Microalgae are natural resources of intracellular compounds with a wide spectrum of
applications in, eg, the food industry, pharmacy, and biofuel production. The extracellular …

Petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs) are one of the most widespread and heterogeneous
organic contaminants affecting marine ecosystems. The contamination of marine sediments …

The screening and testing of extracts against a variety of pharmacological targets in order to
benefit from the immense natural chemical diversity is a concern in many laboratories …

Surfactants are a group of amphiphilic chemical compounds (ie, having both hydrophobic
and hydrophilic domains) that form an indispensable component in almost every sector of …

Wound dressings have become a crucial treatment for wound healing due to their
convenience, low cost, and prolonged wound management. As cutting-edge biomaterials …

Bacterial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are essential natural biopolymers used in different
areas including biomedicine, food, cosmetic, petroleum, and pharmaceuticals and also in …

Blue-green microalga Spirulina platensis (SP) gained more attention for its antioxidant
and/or anti-inflammatory properties magnifying its beneficial effects as a feed additive and …

Food fermentation is driven by microorganisms, which usually coexist as multispecies
biofilms. The activities and interactions of functional microorganisms and pathogenic …

The structurally diverse bioactive compounds found in marine organisms represent valuable
resources for the food and pharmaceutical industries. The marine ecosystem encompasses …

Functional foods include enhanced, enriched, fortified, or whole foods that impart health
benefits beyond their nutritional value, particularly when consumed as part of a varied diet …