In modern times, seaweeds have become widely involved in several biotechnological
applications due to the variety of their constituent bioactive compounds. The consumption of …

Active food packaging (AP) is an innovative technology, which provides a new system for
food preservation in the food industry. The growing need towards consumer demands and …

The term hydrocolloid generally refers to substances that form gels or provide viscous
dispersion in the presence of water. Alginate, agar, and carrageenan are three commercially …

Seaweed residues from Alaria esculenta, Saccharina latissima and Ascophyllum nodosum
after alginate extraction have been valorized to produce cellulose-based fractions with …

The high content of lipids in microalgae (> 60% w/w in some species) and of carbohydrates
in seaweed (up to 75%) have promoted intensive research towards valorisation of algal …

Biomass is defined as organic matter from living organisms represented in all kingdoms. It is
recognized to be an excellent source of proteins, polysaccharides and lipids and, as such …

Hydrogels, a 3D network structure of polymer chains with significant water content, can be
formed of either natural or synthetic polymers; biopolymers are highly preferred for their …

Cellulose is a natural polymer that has a lot of potentials. Cellulose gained more interest
owing to its renewability, non-toxicity, economic value, biodegradability, high mechanical …

Seaweeds rich in polysaccharides are considered commercially important because of their
wide range of industrial applications. In this study, the red seaweed Kappaphycus alvarezii …

The composite films were prepared by mixing rapeseed protein hydrolysate with chitosan.
Upon increasing the degree of hydrolysis, rapeseed protein enhanced its compatibility with …