reviewRSC AdvancesJan 1, 2025GOLD OA

Carrageenan: structure, properties and applications with special emphasis on food science

FJFaiza JabeenZZil-e-AimenRMR Mohammad AhmadSMSadullah MirNSNasser S. Awwad

COMSATS University Islamabad · King Khalid University

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Abstract

This comprehensive study examines the versatile applications of carrageenan, a sulphated polysaccharide derived from red seaweeds, across environmental remediation, biomedical sciences, and food technology. The study also explains carrageenan's structural characteristics, physicochemical properties and the three primary types: kappa, iota, and lambda. In wastewater treatment, carrageenan-based materials demonstrate efficacy in removing heavy metals, dyes, and organic compounds through adsorption and flocculation mechanisms. The biomedical potential of carrageenan is explored, highlighting its role in drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and wound healing applications. The review also addresses…

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  • Carrageenan
  • Emphasis (telecommunications)
  • Biochemical engineering
  • Nanotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer science
  • Materials science
  • Engineering
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Zero hunger
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