The phylum Echinodermata comprising the classes Asteroidea, Ophiuroidea, Echinoidea,
Holothuroidea, and Crinodeia, is one of the important invertebrate groups. Members of this …

The conventional coatings are generally unsustainable in harsh environments and offer
limited protection to the intended infrastructures. Recently, the emergence of plant-based …

Pharmaceutical companies worldwide are scrambling to develop new ways to combat
cancer and microbiological pathogens. The goal of this research was to investigate the …

Hexadecyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (C16MimCl), an alkylimidazolium ionic liquid (IL)
with a long alkyl side chain (-hexadecyl group) is attractive for antimicrobial applications …

Thermal processing is the most frequently adopted processing technology for sea
cucumbers, which can significantly affect their protein composition. In this paper, three …

Sea cucumbers play an important role in sediment bioturbation in coral reef and rocky
intertidal ecosystems, and bacteria were a commonly-reported component of holothuroid …

Biofouling can cause economic losses in the marine sector and adversely affect the
environment. Antifouling coatings are special paints that prevent marine organisms from …

Sea cucumbers are a group of marine invertebrates harvested throughout tropical and
subtropical regions. In addition to their nutritional value, they have economic importance in …

The sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus is one of the most dominant and economically
important aquaculture species in China. Saponin, which possesses notable biological and …

The settlement and growth of fouling organisms on man-made surfaces can be prevented by
the application of antifouling paints containing active compounds (biocides, heavy metals) …