Optimization of fucoidan recovery by ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction from South African kelp, Ecklonia maxima

Fucoidan, a sulphated polysaccharide, is found exclusively in brown seaweeds and has been reported to possess a wide range of biological functionalities. Fucoidans are found within the cell wall of brown seaweeds, which is composed of recalcitrant cellulose and hemicellulose. This hampers the recove...

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Main Authors: Zwonaka Mapholi, Neill Jurgens Goosen
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Ultrasonics Sonochemistry
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description Fucoidan, a sulphated polysaccharide, is found exclusively in brown seaweeds and has been reported to possess a wide range of biological functionalities. Fucoidans are found within the cell wall of brown seaweeds, which is composed of recalcitrant cellulose and hemicellulose. This hampers the recovery of fucoidans. In addition, fucoidans are found within a network of viscous hydrocolloids, alginates, further complicating their recovery. Traditionally, the hot water extraction method is used to recover fucoidans from brown seaweed, however, this is characterized by low yields and long extraction time. To combat these issues, several novel extraction technologies have been introduced, these include ultrasound-assisted extraction and enzyme-assisted extraction. Thus, the main aim of this study was to investigate and optimize fucoidan recovery from Ecklonia maxima based on ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction. The impact of temperature (40–65 °C), ultrasound intensity (0–118 W·cm−2), enzyme dosage (0–0.05 ml·g−1) and pH (4.5–6) on total dissolved, total carbohydrates and inorganic sulphates yields was studied. The application of ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction mainly improved the extraction of total carbohydrates. Ultrasound significantly improves the kinetics and extraction of fucoidan, but there was no merit when it was applied with enzymes. Results reveal that at optimized conditions, the fucoidan extracted 79.13 mg⋅g−1 (7.9 % w/w) of algal dry weight. The present study provides insight into the extraction potentials of enzyme-assisted extraction, ultrasound-assisted extraction, and ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction.
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spelling doaj.art-f9a78ca8fa354bb8b35cbc1b62669d402023-12-19T04:16:45ZengElsevierUltrasonics Sonochemistry1350-41772023-12-01101106710Optimization of fucoidan recovery by ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction from South African kelp, Ecklonia maximaZwonaka Mapholi0Neill Jurgens Goosen1Corresponding author.; Department of Chemical Engineering, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland, 7602 Stellenbosch, South AfricaDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland, 7602 Stellenbosch, South AfricaFucoidan, a sulphated polysaccharide, is found exclusively in brown seaweeds and has been reported to possess a wide range of biological functionalities. Fucoidans are found within the cell wall of brown seaweeds, which is composed of recalcitrant cellulose and hemicellulose. This hampers the recovery of fucoidans. In addition, fucoidans are found within a network of viscous hydrocolloids, alginates, further complicating their recovery. Traditionally, the hot water extraction method is used to recover fucoidans from brown seaweed, however, this is characterized by low yields and long extraction time. To combat these issues, several novel extraction technologies have been introduced, these include ultrasound-assisted extraction and enzyme-assisted extraction. Thus, the main aim of this study was to investigate and optimize fucoidan recovery from Ecklonia maxima based on ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction. The impact of temperature (40–65 °C), ultrasound intensity (0–118 W·cm−2), enzyme dosage (0–0.05 ml·g−1) and pH (4.5–6) on total dissolved, total carbohydrates and inorganic sulphates yields was studied. The application of ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction mainly improved the extraction of total carbohydrates. Ultrasound significantly improves the kinetics and extraction of fucoidan, but there was no merit when it was applied with enzymes. Results reveal that at optimized conditions, the fucoidan extracted 79.13 mg⋅g−1 (7.9 % w/w) of algal dry weight. The present study provides insight into the extraction potentials of enzyme-assisted extraction, ultrasound-assisted extraction, and ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1350417723004224Ecklonia maximaFucoidanUltrasound-assisted extraction (UAE)Enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE)Ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction (UAEE)
spellingShingle Zwonaka Mapholi
Neill Jurgens Goosen
Optimization of fucoidan recovery by ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction from South African kelp, Ecklonia maxima
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry
Ecklonia maxima
Fucoidan
Ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE)
Enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE)
Ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction (UAEE)
title Optimization of fucoidan recovery by ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction from South African kelp, Ecklonia maxima
title_full Optimization of fucoidan recovery by ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction from South African kelp, Ecklonia maxima
title_fullStr Optimization of fucoidan recovery by ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction from South African kelp, Ecklonia maxima
title_full_unstemmed Optimization of fucoidan recovery by ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction from South African kelp, Ecklonia maxima
title_short Optimization of fucoidan recovery by ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction from South African kelp, Ecklonia maxima
title_sort optimization of fucoidan recovery by ultrasound assisted enzymatic extraction from south african kelp ecklonia maxima
topic Ecklonia maxima
Fucoidan
Ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE)
Enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE)
Ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction (UAEE)
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1350417723004224
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