Eco-Friendly Extraction and Applications of Bioactive Compounds from Marine Algae
A special issue of Marine Drugs (ISSN 1660-3397).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2025 | Viewed by 194
Special Issue Editors
Interests: marine bioactive compounds; marine biotechnology; microbiology; enzymology oxidative stress; biofouling; environmental sustainability; marine invasive species
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Interests: algal biotechnology; algal biorefineries; sustainable circular biomass resource management; nanomaterials; anticancer nanotechnology; green chemistry; cell culture techniques; tissue engineering; molecular biology; microbiology; biotechnology, toxicology; drug delivery; nanomedicine; nanocharacterization; sonochemical drug delivery; electrochemistry & nanobiosensors
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce this Special Issue of Marine Drugs, entitled "Eco-friendly Extraction and Applications of Bioactive Compounds from Marine Algae". Marine algae, a rich source of diverse bioactive compounds, offer promising potential for various applications in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and more. This Special Issue aims to explore innovative extraction techniques based on sustainable practices to obtain bioactive ingredients from marine algae, envisioning their use in developing high-value products. We invite contributions that delve into the latest research on algae's biotechnological potential, including, but not limited to, bioactive molecule identification, the optimization of extraction methods, biorefinery strategies, and novel applications of marine algal compounds. Studies envisioning strategies to overcome industrial challenges are especially welcome to be submitted.
Dr. Susete Pinteus
Dr. Renu Geetha Bai
Dr. Alberto Ribes-Navarro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microalgae
- macroalgae
- primary and secondary metabolites
- bioactive properties
- technological applications
- isolation of bioactive compounds
- value-added products
- sustainability
- environmentally friendly
- circular economy
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