The Role of Seaweeds in Blue Bioeconomy
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About this book

This comprehensive volume is a review on the pivotal role of seaweeds in the blue bioeconomy. It begins by introducing the blue bioeconomy concept which encompasses the use of renewable biological marine resources to produce food, materials and energy. The book then continues to explore the applications of seaweeds. Chapters cover the biomedical applications (nutraceuticals), functional applications (functional ingredients, biofertilizers), and commercial applications (cosmeceuticals, animal feeds) of seaweeds. Each chapter is structured into sections to provide an easy to understand summary of respective topics, with detailed discussions that reveal the intricate nature of seaweeds. The book shares perspectives from experts in environmental science and biology, with references for advanced readers. The book is for anyone who wants to understand the role of seaweeds in the bioeconomy and for sustainable development. Readership Industrialists, policymakers, scientists, students and science readers.

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Yes, you can access The Role of Seaweeds in Blue Bioeconomy by Kalu Kapuge Asanka Sanjeewa,Thilina Uduwaka Jayawardena,Kalahe Hewage Iresha Nadeeka Madushani Herath in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Ciencias biológicas & Biotecnología. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Welcome
  2. Table of Content
  3. Title
  4. BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS LTD.
  5. PREFACE
  6. List of Contributors
  7. A Basic Introduction to Blue Bioeconomy
  8. What is Seaweed? General Facts about Seaweeds
  9. Potential Blue Bioresources to Develop Functional Foods
  10. Seaweed Metabolites as a Novel Source of Drugs to Treat Inflammatory Diseases
  11. Structure of Fucoidan and Isolation Techniques
  12. Functional Proteins Isolated from Seaweeds
  13. Seaweed as a Functional Food to Increase Digestive Tract Health
  14. Antidiabetic Properties of Seaweeds and Future Potentials
  15. Anti-Cancer Properties of Pure Compounds Isolated From Seaweeds
  16. Marine Seaweed Bioresources as Antiviral Agents Against RNA Viruses
  17. Anti-Aging Properties of Seaweeds
  18. Anti-Obesity Potential of Seaweeds
  19. Antimicrobial Properties of Seaweeds
  20. Benefits of Seaweeds in Cardiac Diseases
  21. Role of Seaweed as a Biofertilizer
  22. Seaweed as Livestock Food