Algal phycocolloids: bioactivities and pharmaceutical applications

S Lomartire, AMM Gonçalves - Marine Drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Seaweeds are abundant sources of diverse bioactive compounds with various properties
and mechanisms of action. These compounds offer protective effects, high nutritional value …

Carrageenan From Kappaphycus alvarezii (Rhodophyta, Solieriaceae): Metabolism, Structure, Production, and Application

R Rupert, KF Rodrigues, VY Thien… - Frontiers in plant …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Carrageenan is a polysaccharide derived from red algae (seaweed) with enormous
economic potential in a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food …

An overview of the alternative use of seaweeds to produce safe and sustainable bio-packaging

S Lomartire, JC Marques, AMM Gonçalves - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
In modern times, seaweeds have become widely involved in several biotechnological
applications due to the variety of their constituent bioactive compounds. The consumption of …

Alternative agar substitutes for culturing unculturable microorganisms

K Demin, E Prazdnova, M Kulikov, M Mazanko… - Archives of …, 2024 - Springer
Gelling agents are necessary for the preparation of solid or semisolid media. For more than
a hundred years, agar has been the primary gelling agent. However, a substantial body of …

Seaweed-based biopolymers for food packaging: A sustainable approach for a cleaner tomorrow

P Kajla, V Chaudhary, A Dewan, SP Bangar… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
With the increasing environmental and health consequences of uncontrolled plastic use, the
scientific community is progressively gravitating toward biodegradable and ecofriendly …

Synergistic effects of starch and carrageenan from Kappaphycus alvarezii in composite film formation: Physicochemical and degradable properties

XY Yap, M Khalid, G Raju, LT Gew, YY Yow - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Rising concerns around plastic pollution from single-use plastic (SUPs), especially food
packaging, have driven interest in sustainable alternatives. As such, algae biomass has …

Karakteristik karagenan semi-murni dari rumput laut Kappaphycus striatum dan Kappaphycus alvarezii

LDP Arzani, T Muhandri, ND Yuliana - Jurnal Teknologi dan …, 2020 - journal.ipb.ac.id
Kappaphycus striatum dan Kappaphycus alvarezii merupakan rumput laut penghasil kappa
karagenan. K. striatum juga dapat menjadi sumber iota karagenan. Tujuan penelitian ini …

Study of composition and surface morphology of seaweed as biosorbent: A review

N Mingu, SA Aziz, EY Stidi, MHA Majid… - Journal of Physics …, 2022 - iopscience.iop.org
Heavy metal contamination is harmful to living creatures and deteriorate environment.
Adsorption of heavy metal by biomass as adsorbent been the best alternative for heavy …

Drying kinetics and quality characteristics of Eucheuma cottonii seaweed in various drying methods

Jamaluddin, M Yahya, RF Rauf… - Journal of Food …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
This study aims to investigate the drying kinetics and the quality characteristics of Eucheuma
cottonii seaweed, which was dried in tarpaulin, bamboo shelf, and solar dryer method …

Comparative Study of Drying Methods on Seaweeds (Kappaphycus sp. and Padina sp.) Based on Their Phytochemical and Polysaccharaide Content Located in …

N Mingu, KM Saad, H Mamat… - Borneo J. Resour …, 2024 - publisher.unimas.my
Seaweed, one of the marine resources is known for their precious active compound. The
dehydration process is required before the ultilization of the seaweed. It helps to increase …