The environmental impact associated with fossil fuel-based polymers has paved the way to
explore biopolymer-based plastics, their properties, and their applications. Bioplastics are …

Marine algal species comprise of a large portion of polysaccharides which have shown
multifunctional properties and health benefits for treating and preventing human diseases …

Polysaccharides are among the most abundant bioresources on earth and consequently
need to play a pivotal role when addressing existential scientific challenges like climate …

The era for eco-friendly polymers was ushered by the marine plastic menace and with the
discovery of emerging pollutants such as micro-, nano-plastics, and plastic leachates from …

In recent years, algal-derived glycans and oligosaccharides have become increasingly
important in health applications due to higher bioactivities than plant-derived …

In a few Southeast Asian nations, seaweeds have been a staple of the cuisine since
prehistoric times. Seaweeds are currently becoming more and more popular around the …

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations ranks India at 13th
position with 5300 wet tones of seaweed harvest (0.2% of global production). The domestic …

Seaweed is a traditional Chinese medicine homologous to food, in which polysaccharides
are responsible for anti-cancer by enhancing immunity, inducing cancer cell apoptosis …

Macroalgae are invaluable constituents of marine forest environments and important
sources of material for human needs. However, they are currently at risk of severe decline …

Biomaterials are widely used for various medical purposes, for instance, implants, tissue
engineering, medical devices, and drug delivery systems. Natural biomaterials can be …