Recent developments in biorefining of macroalgae metabolites and their industrial applications - A circular economy approach. (September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ashokkumar, Veeramuthu; Jayashree, Shanmugam; Kumar, Gopalakrishnan; Aruna Sharmili, S; Gopal, Mayakkannan; Dharmaraj, Selvakumar; Chen, Wei-Hsin; Kothari, Richa; Manasa, Isukapatla; Hoon Park, Jeong; Shruthi, Sampathkumar; Ngamcharussrivichai, Chawalit
• Is Part Of: Bioresource technology. Volume 359(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-09
• Subjects: Macroalgae -- Biorefining -- Cosmetics -- Biochemicals -- Bioenergy; Biomass -- Periodicals; Biomass energy -- Periodicals; Bioremediation -- Periodicals; Agricultural wastes -- Periodicals; Factory and trade waste -- Periodicals; Organic wastes -- Periodicals; Bioénergie -- Périodiques; Déchets agricoles -- Périodiques; Déchets industriels -- Périodiques; Déchets organiques -- Périodiques; Déchets (Combustible) -- Périodiques; 662.88
• DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127235
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0960-8524

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Highlights: Valorization of macroalgal biomass from an industry's perspective. Macroalgae metabolites and their application to cosmetics industries. Explored macroalgal biorefineries and the outlook for industrial expansion. Macroalgae metabolites in moisturizers, anti-aging, skin whitening, hair, and oral products. Abstract: The macroalgal industry is expanding, and the quest for novel ingredients to improve and develop innovative products is crucial. Consumers are increasingly looking for natural-derived ingredients in cosmetic products that have been proven to be effective and safe. Macroalgae-derived compounds have growing popularity in skincare products as they are natural, abundant, biocompatible, and renewable. Due to their high biomass yields, rapid growth rates, and cultivation process, they are gaining widespread recognition as potentially sustainable resources better suited for biorefinery processes. This review demonstrates macroalgae metabolites and their industrial applications in moisturizers, anti-aging, skin whitening, hair, and oral care products. These chemicals can be obtained in combination with energy products to increase the value of macroalgae from an industrial perspective with a zero-waste approach by linking multiple refineries. The key challenges, bottlenecks, and future perspectives in the operation and outlook of macroalgal biorefineries were also discussed.