Seaweeds as future bio resources for high-value industrial product: biofuels, and bio- stimulants

Ebeneezar, Sanal and Sajina, K A and Sabiq, N M (2024) Seaweeds as future bio resources for high-value industrial product: biofuels, and bio- stimulants. In: Course Manual: ICAR Winter School on Harnessing Recent Advances in High-Value Compound Development and Seaweed Biomass Utilization for Human Well-being: Propelling Atmanirbhar Swastha Bharat and Empowering Farmers 15th February to 06th March 2024. CMFRI Training Manual Series (38). ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, pp. 458-479.

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Abstract

In the pursuit of sustainable and renewable resources, seaweeds have become a central focus of exploration. Classified into brown, red, and green categories based on pigmentation, these marine macroalgae exhibit distinctive morphological, ecological, and biochemical characteristics that render them promising sources for high-value industrial products. This chapter explores the varied applications of seaweeds, with a particular emphasis on their potential as biofuel and bio stimulant sources. Found abundantly in oceans globally, seaweeds undergo harvesting through diverse methods, ranging from traditional hand collection to advanced aquaculture techniques. The adoption of sustainable harvesting practices is imperative to uphold the intricate balance between extraction and regeneration, thereby preserving the health of marine ecosystems. The environmental repercussions of seaweed harvesting are a critical consideration, emphasizing the necessity for meticulous management to avert overharvesting and ecological imbalances. This chapter aims to provide insights into the diverse roles seaweeds can play in addressing global challenges related to high-value industrial products like biofuels and bio stimulants.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Seaweeds; Biofuels; Agar; Phycocolloids; Biodiesel; Sulfated polysaccharide
Subjects:	Algae > Seaweed
Divisions:	CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division
Depositing User:	Arun Surendran
Date Deposited:	22 Mar 2024 05:43
Last Modified:	22 Mar 2024 05:43
URI:	http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/18200

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