Compared to terrestrial foods, seaweeds contain high concentrations of essential vitamins, trace elements, proteins, lipids, polysaccharides, enzymes, and minerals. Seaweeds have become a source of food, feed, medicine, cosmetics, energy, and fertiliser and are used in the industrial production of agar and alginates. Due to their nutritional value, their utilization in poultry has recently increased. In addition, it is used in wastewater treatment, for example, to reduce compounds containing nitrogen and phosphorus. Their potential to make ethanol or biodiesel makes them living cell factories for producing biofuels and various beneficial bioactive substances used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Therefore, to exploit the potential of seaweeds in food, feed and fuel applications, selecting the right seaweed strain is crucial for individual applications.
Fig 1. Human uses of seaweeds. (Quitério E, et al., 2021)
In order to meet the selection requirements, our technicians are constantly trying to develop transgenic algal strains that can produce compounds continuously, avoiding time-consuming, costly, and energy-intensive collection and extraction. In addition, we focus on producing ideal bioactive compounds through cross-fertilization of different algal strains to maximize the desired growth characteristics and ease of harvesting. Our goal is to help you develop the maximum potential of your seaweed applications.
For human use applications of seaweeds and their extracts, we first assess potential contamination and toxicity issues. We also offer nano-encapsulation technologies to address the stability and bioavailability of seaweed extracts, chemical degradation reactions during storage, and susceptibility to oxidation and photo-oxidation. Lifeasible has extensive experience in all aspects of seaweed research. We proudly offer custom services for seaweed applications.
Seaweed for Biofuel Applications
Seaweed shows many characteristics of a potential feedstock that contributes to the increasing global demand for energy. We offer solutions for seaweed in biofuel applications to produce biodiesel, ethanol and hydrogen, etc.
Seaweed has been traditionally used as a food source in many countries for centuries. Seaweed has an excellent dietary composition, showing relatively high levels of protein, essential amino acids, etc. We offer solutions for the use of seaweed in food products.
Seaweed has long been used by farmers as a valuable feed source for livestock and aquaculture. We offer specialist solutions for the value of seaweed as a sustainable feed ingredient in farm and aquatic animal diets.
Seaweed for Nutraceuticals Applications
Seaweed is considered a potentially functional food that can reduce the risk of many diseases. We offer solutions for the application of seaweed in nutraceuticals by modifying seaweed for its nutritional value and the richness of its natural bioactive compounds.
Seaweed for Agricultural Applications
Seaweed contains many inorganic nutrients essential for plant growth and physiologically active substances for plant growth. We offer solutions for the application of seaweed in agriculture by developing seaweed as fertiliser, pesticide and plant growth regulator.
Seaweed for Pharmaceutical Applications
We offer solutions for seaweeds in pharmaceutical applications to develop seaweed- derived polysaccharides for biomedical applications including tissue engineering, drug delivery, wound healing and biosensors.
Seaweed for Cosmetic Applications
Seaweed can provide new extracts and molecules to be used as active ingredients in cosmetic formulations. We offer solutions for seaweed in cosmetic applications by designing moisturising and anti-ageing products.
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Reference
Lifeasible has established a one-stop service platform for plants. In addition to obtaining customized solutions for plant genetic engineering, customers can also conduct follow-up analysis and research on plants through our analysis platform. The analytical services we provide include but are not limited to the following:
July 13, 2024
