A comprehensive review of polysaccharide-based hydrogels as promising biomaterials
Polysaccharides have emerged as a promising material for hydrogel preparation due to their
biocompatibility, biodegradability, and low cost. This review focuses on polysaccharide …
biocompatibility, biodegradability, and low cost. This review focuses on polysaccharide …
Value‐added utilization technologies for seaweed processing waste in a circular economy: Developing a sustainable modern seaweed industry
C Liu, J Gao, H Jiang, J Sun, X Gao… - … Reviews in Food …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The global seaweed industry annually consumes approximately 600,000 tons of dried algal
biomass to produce algal hydrocolloids, yet only 15–30% of this biomass is utilized, with the …
biomass to produce algal hydrocolloids, yet only 15–30% of this biomass is utilized, with the …
A state-of-the-art review on plant-derived cellulose-based green hydrogels and their multifunctional role in advanced biomedical applications
The most prevalent carbohydrate on Earth is cellulose, a polysaccharide composed of
glucose units that may be found in diverse sources, such as cell walls of wood and plants …
glucose units that may be found in diverse sources, such as cell walls of wood and plants …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of carrageenans extracted by an eco-friendly technology as source for gelled matrices with potential food application
M Álvarez-Viñas, H Domínguez, MD Torres - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Red macroalgae are considered an immense source of hydrocolloids (agar and
carrageenan) that are gaining momentum in the food industry as an alternative to animal …
carrageenan) that are gaining momentum in the food industry as an alternative to animal …
[HTML][HTML] Protein extraction from seaweed Saccharina latissima with deep eutectic solvents
Interest in seaweed as a sustainable source of protein is growing, and deep eutectic
solvents (DESs) are a promising green alternative with proven efficacy in protein extraction …
solvents (DESs) are a promising green alternative with proven efficacy in protein extraction …
Progress of Carrageenan‐Based Films and Coatings for Food Packaging Applications
X Wang, C Guo, H Guo - Packaging Technology and Science, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
As a polysaccharide extracted from marine red algae, carrageenan has the advantages of
biodegradability, nontoxicity and water solubility over petroleum‐based plastics for use as …
biodegradability, nontoxicity and water solubility over petroleum‐based plastics for use as …
Integrated self-assembly and cross-linking technology engineered photodynamic antimicrobial film for efficient preservation of perishable foods
Y Pan, L Zhang, B Fu, J Zhuo, P Zhao, J Xi, D Yang… - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
A new antibacterial film was constructed to combat the severe spoilage of fruits and
vegetables caused by microorganisms. Specifically, photoresponsive cinnamaldehyde …
vegetables caused by microorganisms. Specifically, photoresponsive cinnamaldehyde …
Synthesis and Performance of ZnAl@ Layered Double Hydroxide Composites with Eucheuma cottonii for Adsorption and Regeneration of Congo Red Dye
This study investigates the synthesis and characterization of ZnAl-layered double hydroxide
(ZnAl@ LDH) composites modified with Eucheuma cottonii (EC) for the adsorption and …
(ZnAl@ LDH) composites modified with Eucheuma cottonii (EC) for the adsorption and …
[HTML][HTML] Ocean Plastics: Extraction, Characterization and Utilization of Macroalgae Biopolymers for Packaging Applications
E Moore, D Colbert - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
This review details the extraction, characterization and utilization of seaweed-derived
biopolymers for future packaging applications. The review is contextualized within the …
biopolymers for future packaging applications. The review is contextualized within the …
[HTML][HTML] Demystifying E407 and E407a Additives (Carrageenans) Through Their Gastronomic Alchemy: A Contribution to Increase Consumer Sovereignty
C Matos, MM Moreira, H Loureiro, LR Gomes - Gastronomy, 2024 - mdpi.com
Food waste has been recognized as an environmentally damaging practice that is ethically
wrong and does not contribute to sustainable development. According to the Food and …
wrong and does not contribute to sustainable development. According to the Food and …