Algal Polysaccharides-Based Nanomaterials: General Aspects and Potential Applications in Food and Biomedical Fields
The use of natural polymers has increased due to concern about environmental pollution caused by plastics and emerging pollutants from fossil fuels. In this context, polysaccharides from macroalgae and microalgae arise as natural and abundant resources for various biological, biomedical, and food ap...
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| author | Juliana Botelho Moreira Thaisa Duarte Santos Camila Gonzales Cruz Jéssica Teixeira da Silveira Lisiane Fernandes de Carvalho Michele Greque de Morais Jorge Alberto Vieira Costa |
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| description | The use of natural polymers has increased due to concern about environmental pollution caused by plastics and emerging pollutants from fossil fuels. In this context, polysaccharides from macroalgae and microalgae arise as natural and abundant resources for various biological, biomedical, and food applications. Different nanomaterials are produced from these polysaccharides to act as effective carriers in the food and pharmaceutical industry: drug and nutrient carriers, active compound encapsulation, and delivery of therapeutic agents to tumor tissues. Polysaccharides-based nanomaterials applied as functional ingredients incorporated into foods can improve texture properties and decrease the caloric density of food products. These nanostructures also present the potential for developing food packaging with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. In addition, polysaccharides-based nanomaterials are biocompatible, biodegradable, and safe for medical practices to prevent and manage various chronic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. In this sense, this review article addresses the use of algal polysaccharides for manufacturing nanomaterials and their potential applications in food and biomedical areas. In addition, the paper discusses the general aspects of algae as a source of polysaccharides, the nanomaterials produced from these polymers, as well as recent studies and the potential use of algal polysaccharides for industries. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-00268487515c4ac3a5889f37b2a0cf872023-12-22T14:36:55ZengMDPI AGPolysaccharides2673-41762023-10-014437138910.3390/polysaccharides4040022Algal Polysaccharides-Based Nanomaterials: General Aspects and Potential Applications in Food and Biomedical FieldsJuliana Botelho Moreira0Thaisa Duarte Santos1Camila Gonzales Cruz2Jéssica Teixeira da Silveira3Lisiane Fernandes de Carvalho4Michele Greque de Morais5Jorge Alberto Vieira Costa6Laboratory of Microbiology and Biochemistry, College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande, P.O. Box 474, Rio Grande 96201-900, BrazilLaboratory of Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande, P.O. Box 474, Rio Grande 96201-900, BrazilLaboratory of Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande, P.O. Box 474, Rio Grande 96201-900, BrazilLaboratory of Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande, P.O. Box 474, Rio Grande 96201-900, BrazilChemical Engineering Department, University of Blumenau, Blumenau 89030-000, BrazilLaboratory of Microbiology and Biochemistry, College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande, P.O. Box 474, Rio Grande 96201-900, BrazilLaboratory of Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande, P.O. Box 474, Rio Grande 96201-900, BrazilThe use of natural polymers has increased due to concern about environmental pollution caused by plastics and emerging pollutants from fossil fuels. In this context, polysaccharides from macroalgae and microalgae arise as natural and abundant resources for various biological, biomedical, and food applications. Different nanomaterials are produced from these polysaccharides to act as effective carriers in the food and pharmaceutical industry: drug and nutrient carriers, active compound encapsulation, and delivery of therapeutic agents to tumor tissues. Polysaccharides-based nanomaterials applied as functional ingredients incorporated into foods can improve texture properties and decrease the caloric density of food products. These nanostructures also present the potential for developing food packaging with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. In addition, polysaccharides-based nanomaterials are biocompatible, biodegradable, and safe for medical practices to prevent and manage various chronic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. In this sense, this review article addresses the use of algal polysaccharides for manufacturing nanomaterials and their potential applications in food and biomedical areas. In addition, the paper discusses the general aspects of algae as a source of polysaccharides, the nanomaterials produced from these polymers, as well as recent studies and the potential use of algal polysaccharides for industries.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4176/4/4/22biopolymersmacroalgaemicroalgaenanoparticlessustainability |
| spellingShingle | Juliana Botelho Moreira Thaisa Duarte Santos Camila Gonzales Cruz Jéssica Teixeira da Silveira Lisiane Fernandes de Carvalho Michele Greque de Morais Jorge Alberto Vieira Costa Algal Polysaccharides-Based Nanomaterials: General Aspects and Potential Applications in Food and Biomedical Fields Polysaccharides biopolymers macroalgae microalgae nanoparticles sustainability |
| title | Algal Polysaccharides-Based Nanomaterials: General Aspects and Potential Applications in Food and Biomedical Fields |
| title_full | Algal Polysaccharides-Based Nanomaterials: General Aspects and Potential Applications in Food and Biomedical Fields |
| title_fullStr | Algal Polysaccharides-Based Nanomaterials: General Aspects and Potential Applications in Food and Biomedical Fields |
| title_full_unstemmed | Algal Polysaccharides-Based Nanomaterials: General Aspects and Potential Applications in Food and Biomedical Fields |
| title_short | Algal Polysaccharides-Based Nanomaterials: General Aspects and Potential Applications in Food and Biomedical Fields |
| title_sort | algal polysaccharides based nanomaterials general aspects and potential applications in food and biomedical fields |
| topic | biopolymers macroalgae microalgae nanoparticles sustainability |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4176/4/4/22 |
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