Seaweed: a sustainable solution for greening drug manufacturing in the pursuit of sustainable healthcare
Leonel Pereira,
João Cotas
Abstract:The environmental impact of drug manufacturing raises concerns about sustainability in healthcare. To address this, exploring alternative approaches to drug production is crucial. This review focuses on seaweed as a sustainable resource for greening drug manufacturing processes. Seaweed offers advantages such as renewability, abundance, and a positive environmental footprint. The review begins by providing an overview of sustainable drug manufacturing practices and the challenges faced in achieving sustainabil… Show more
“…Seaweed cultivation practices significantly influence its nutritional composition, particularly concerning protein content. Cultivated seaweed tends to exhibit higher protein levels compared to wild algae [ 6 , 12 ]. This disparity arises due to the controlled environments of seaweed farms, where nutrient-rich conditions promote robust growth and protein accumulation.…”
Section: Nutritional Composition Of Seaweedmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This disparity arises due to the controlled environments of seaweed farms, where nutrient-rich conditions promote robust growth and protein accumulation. In contrast, wild algae often grow in nutrient-limited marine habitats, resulting in a comparatively lower protein content [ 6 ].…”
Section: Nutritional Composition Of Seaweedmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Optimal conditions promote efficient photosynthesis and metabolic processes, leading to higher protein accumulation. Moreover, the developmental stage of seaweed during cultivation can influence protein content, with certain growth phases favoring protein synthesis [ 6 , 12 ].…”
Section: Nutritional Composition Of Seaweedmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…By adopting responsible cultivation practices, maximizing resource efficiency, promoting carbon sequestration, preserving biodiversity, and implementing effective waste management strategies, the seaweed industry can minimize its ecological footprint and contribute to the long-term health and resilience of marine ecosystems [ 127 ]. Embracing sustainability principles ensures that seaweed protein production remains environmentally sound, socially responsible, and economically viable for generations to come [ 6 ].…”
Section: Applications Of Seaweed Proteins In Food Products Dietary Su...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Traditionally valued for its culinary uses in various Asian cuisines, seaweed is now garnering attention for its protein content and sustainability credentials [ 5 ]. Seaweed cultivation requires minimal freshwater, land, and fertilizers, making it a highly sustainable protein source compared to land-based agriculture [ 6 ]. Moreover, seaweed cultivation can sequester carbon dioxide and mitigate ocean acidification, further enhancing its environmental benefits [ 7 ].…”
This review delves into the burgeoning field of seaweed proteins as promising alternative sources of protein. With global demand escalating and concerns over traditional protein sources’ sustainability and ethics, seaweed emerges as a viable solution, offering a high protein content and minimal environmental impacts. Exploring the nutritional composition, extraction methods, functional properties, and potential health benefits of seaweed proteins, this review provides a comprehensive understanding. Seaweed contains essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Its protein content ranges from 11% to 32% of dry weight, making it valuable for diverse dietary preferences, including vegetarian and vegan diets. Furthermore, this review underscores the sustainability and environmental advantages of seaweed protein production compared to traditional sources. Seaweed cultivation requires minimal resources, mitigating environmental issues like ocean acidification. As the review delves into specific seaweed types, extraction methodologies, and functional properties, it highlights the versatility of seaweed proteins in various food products, including plant-based meats, dairy alternatives, and nutritional supplements. Additionally, it discusses the potential health benefits associated with seaweed proteins, such as their unique amino acid profile and bioactive compounds. Overall, this review aims to provide insights into seaweed proteins’ potential applications and their role in addressing global protein needs sustainably.
“…Seaweed cultivation practices significantly influence its nutritional composition, particularly concerning protein content. Cultivated seaweed tends to exhibit higher protein levels compared to wild algae [ 6 , 12 ]. This disparity arises due to the controlled environments of seaweed farms, where nutrient-rich conditions promote robust growth and protein accumulation.…”
Section: Nutritional Composition Of Seaweedmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This disparity arises due to the controlled environments of seaweed farms, where nutrient-rich conditions promote robust growth and protein accumulation. In contrast, wild algae often grow in nutrient-limited marine habitats, resulting in a comparatively lower protein content [ 6 ].…”
Section: Nutritional Composition Of Seaweedmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Optimal conditions promote efficient photosynthesis and metabolic processes, leading to higher protein accumulation. Moreover, the developmental stage of seaweed during cultivation can influence protein content, with certain growth phases favoring protein synthesis [ 6 , 12 ].…”
Section: Nutritional Composition Of Seaweedmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…By adopting responsible cultivation practices, maximizing resource efficiency, promoting carbon sequestration, preserving biodiversity, and implementing effective waste management strategies, the seaweed industry can minimize its ecological footprint and contribute to the long-term health and resilience of marine ecosystems [ 127 ]. Embracing sustainability principles ensures that seaweed protein production remains environmentally sound, socially responsible, and economically viable for generations to come [ 6 ].…”
Section: Applications Of Seaweed Proteins In Food Products Dietary Su...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Traditionally valued for its culinary uses in various Asian cuisines, seaweed is now garnering attention for its protein content and sustainability credentials [ 5 ]. Seaweed cultivation requires minimal freshwater, land, and fertilizers, making it a highly sustainable protein source compared to land-based agriculture [ 6 ]. Moreover, seaweed cultivation can sequester carbon dioxide and mitigate ocean acidification, further enhancing its environmental benefits [ 7 ].…”
This review delves into the burgeoning field of seaweed proteins as promising alternative sources of protein. With global demand escalating and concerns over traditional protein sources’ sustainability and ethics, seaweed emerges as a viable solution, offering a high protein content and minimal environmental impacts. Exploring the nutritional composition, extraction methods, functional properties, and potential health benefits of seaweed proteins, this review provides a comprehensive understanding. Seaweed contains essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Its protein content ranges from 11% to 32% of dry weight, making it valuable for diverse dietary preferences, including vegetarian and vegan diets. Furthermore, this review underscores the sustainability and environmental advantages of seaweed protein production compared to traditional sources. Seaweed cultivation requires minimal resources, mitigating environmental issues like ocean acidification. As the review delves into specific seaweed types, extraction methodologies, and functional properties, it highlights the versatility of seaweed proteins in various food products, including plant-based meats, dairy alternatives, and nutritional supplements. Additionally, it discusses the potential health benefits associated with seaweed proteins, such as their unique amino acid profile and bioactive compounds. Overall, this review aims to provide insights into seaweed proteins’ potential applications and their role in addressing global protein needs sustainably.
This study examines the numerous pre-processing techniques used to convert biomass into greater sustainable biofuels and commodities, highlighting the boom in productivity and the supply of a greater uniform, dry, and suitable feedstock. by using addressing the demanding situations associated with biomass size, layout, moisture content, and variability, this study delves into mechanical procedures, drying, torrefaction, palletization, hydrolysis, hydrothermal, and microwave-primarily based strategies as possible solutions. It explores the utilization of various biomass types, which include wood, woody biomass, herbaceous streams, and agricultural streams, and assesses their impact on bioenergy production and environmental sustainability. The study also considers the position of algae, specially microalgae, in offering bioactive materials with substantial health advantages and their ability in overcoming land-use concerns associated with traditional biomass. moreover, the paper evaluates the environmental affects and sustainability of biomass usage, advocating for microalgae as a promising feedstock for 1/3-technology biofuels. The research is grounded in the context of the increasing need to reduce reliance on fossil fuels due to urbanization and population enlargement, which make contributions to environmental degradation.
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