
The Role of Seaweeds in Blue Bioeconomy
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The Role of Seaweeds in Blue Bioeconomy
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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Table of contents
- Welcome
- Table of Content
- Title
- BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS LTD.
- PREFACE
- List of Contributors
- A Basic Introduction to Blue Bioeconomy
- What is Seaweed? General Facts about Seaweeds
- Potential Blue Bioresources to Develop Functional Foods
- Seaweed Metabolites as a Novel Source of Drugs to Treat Inflammatory Diseases
- Structure of Fucoidan and Isolation Techniques
- Functional Proteins Isolated from Seaweeds
- Seaweed as a Functional Food to Increase Digestive Tract Health
- Antidiabetic Properties of Seaweeds and Future Potentials
- Anti-Cancer Properties of Pure Compounds Isolated From Seaweeds
- Marine Seaweed Bioresources as Antiviral Agents Against RNA Viruses
- Anti-Aging Properties of Seaweeds
- Anti-Obesity Potential of Seaweeds
- Antimicrobial Properties of Seaweeds
- Benefits of Seaweeds in Cardiac Diseases
- Role of Seaweed as a Biofertilizer
- Seaweed as Livestock Food