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Clinical Trial Tier 1

The Characteristics of Bioplastic Made from Sodium Alginate and Kappa Carrageenan

This study tested bioplastics made from seaweed-derived compounds (sodium alginate and kappa carrageenan) as alternatives to synthetic plastics. The researchers found that mixing these natural materials improved the mechanical properties of the resulting bioplastic. Developing effective bioplastic alternatives matters because reducing reliance on conventional plastics could help limit the microplastic pollution that accumulates in the environment and the human body.

2025 Jurnal Kelautan Tropis 2 citations
Article Tier 2

Initial Properties Identification of Refined- and Semi Refined-Carrageenans as Raw Materials for Biodegradable Plastic Production

Researchers characterized two types of carrageenan — a natural polymer derived from seaweed — as potential raw materials for making biodegradable bioplastics. The study assessed their physical and chemical properties, finding them promising alternatives to petroleum-based plastics that could help reduce microplastic pollution.

2021 SQUALEN Bulletin of Marine and Fisheries Postharvest and Biotechnology 8 citations
Article Tier 2

Eco-Friendly Bioplastic Material Development Via Sustainable Seaweed Biocomposite

Researchers developed a seaweed-based bioplastic film using Gracilaria edulis algae combined with starch, glycerol, and chitosan. The resulting material showed mechanical properties comparable to starch-based commercial plastics, good biodegradability, and compostability, and showed potential for use in low-moisture food packaging. This work contributes to the effort to replace petroleum-based plastics with renewable alternatives that break down in the environment rather than persisting as microplastic pollution.

2023 Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S 8 citations
Article Tier 2

Eco-Friendly Biopolymers Shaping Sustainable Food Packaging

This review examines seaweed-derived biopolymers—particularly alginates and carrageenans—as materials for sustainable food packaging, covering their properties, processing methods, and performance as barriers to moisture and gases. It evaluates their potential to replace petroleum-based plastics and their degradation profiles under real-world conditions.

2025
Article Tier 2

An Overview of the Alternative Use of Seaweeds to Produce Safe and Sustainable Bio-Packaging

This review explores how compounds derived from seaweed, particularly polysaccharides like alginates and carrageenans, can be used to create biodegradable packaging as an alternative to conventional plastics. Researchers found that seaweed-based biopolymers offer both functional packaging properties and potential health benefits, while avoiding the microplastic pollution caused by petroleum-based plastics. The approach represents a promising step toward reducing ocean plastic contamination by replacing single-use plastics with marine-sourced biodegradable materials.

2022 Applied Sciences 102 citations
Article Tier 2

Synthesis of Biocomposite of Kappa Carrageenan and Polyvinyl Alcohol for Bioplastic

Researchers synthesized biocomposite films from kappa carrageenan and polyvinyl alcohol crosslinked with glutaraldehyde, incorporating chitosan to determine the optimal formulation based on mechanical properties and swelling behavior. The study characterized how varying the ratios of these biopolymers affected film performance, supporting development of sustainable bioplastic alternatives.

2025 The Eurasia Proceedings of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
Review Tier 2

A Review of Potency of Cassava Peel Waste and Seaweed Carrageenan as Environmentally Friendly Bioplastic

This Indonesian review examines the potential of cassava peel waste and seaweed carrageenan as raw materials for making biodegradable bioplastics. Replacing conventional plastic packaging with plant-based alternatives could reduce the microplastic particles that accumulate in soil and water from degrading conventional plastics.

2023 International Journal of Hydrological and Environmental for Sustainability 2 citations
Article Tier 2

Production and Characterization of k-Carrageenan Films Incorporating Cymbopogon winterianus Essential Oil as New Food Packaging Materials

Researchers developed biodegradable food packaging films made from seaweed-derived k-carrageenan combined with citronella essential oil as a potential replacement for petroleum-based plastics. The films showed strong antioxidant and antimicrobial properties while maintaining good structural integrity. The study suggests these bio-based films could serve as a more environmentally friendly alternative for food packaging applications.

2023 Foods 27 citations
Article Tier 2

Biopolymer from Marine Waste Biomass and Its Applications- A Review

This review examines biopolymers derived from marine waste biomass — including chitin, carrageenan, and alginate — as biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, highlighting their environmental benefits and potential applications across multiple industries.

2023 Journal Of Biochemical Technology 6 citations
Article Tier 2

Evaluation of the Food Barrier and Mechanical Properties of Carrageenan‐Starch Composite Films

This study developed and tested composite films made from carrageenan and starch for food packaging applications, evaluating their barrier properties against water vapor and oxygen as well as mechanical strength. The bio-based composites showed promising properties as plastic-free food packaging alternatives.

2024 Food Science & Nutrition 5 citations
Article Tier 2

The environmental impact and economic feasibility assessment of composite calcium alginate bioplastics derived from Sargassum

Researchers assessed the environmental impact and economic feasibility of producing calcium alginate bioplastics from Sargassum seaweed, presenting a novel approach that could address both plastic pollution and invasive seaweed problems in the Caribbean.

2023 Green Chemistry 35 citations
Article Tier 2

Bio-Inspired Eco-Composite Materials Seaweed Waste Integration for Sustainable Structural Applications

Researchers developed biodegradable substrates incorporating seaweed residue for cultivating algae in marine environments, aiming to address both plastic pollution and carbon dioxide emissions. Adding algae powder accelerated degradation in seawater, with up to 12% mass loss after two months of immersion. The study suggests these bio-inspired composites could serve dual purposes: supporting marine algae growth while gradually breaking down instead of persisting as plastic waste.

2024 Sustainability 5 citations
Article Tier 2

Predicting the Composition and Mechanical Properties of Seaweed Bioplastics from the Scientific Literature: A Machine Learning Approach for Modeling Sparse Data

This paper is not relevant to microplastics research — it applies machine learning to predict the mechanical properties of seaweed-based bioplastic films, focusing on biodegradable material design rather than microplastic pollution or its health effects.

2023 Applied Sciences 11 citations
Article Tier 2

Enhancing water resistance and mechanical properties of starch‐based edible biofilms through chitosan, seaweed, and sodium tripolyphosphate modifications

Researchers developed improved starch-based edible biofilms using chitosan, seaweed, and sodium tripolyphosphate as sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic food wrapping. The study found that these modifications significantly enhanced the biofilms' mechanical strength and water resistance while maintaining non-toxic and antimicrobial properties, offering a promising eco-friendly replacement for conventional plastic packaging.

2024 Polymer Engineering and Science 3 citations
Article Tier 2

Processing and Characterization of Bioplastics from the Invasive Seaweed Rugulopteryx okamurae

Researchers used the invasive seaweed Rugulopteryx okamurae to develop bioplastic materials by blending it with glycerol and processing by injection molding, finding that higher seaweed content and elevated mold temperature improved the mechanical and functional properties of the resulting bioplastics.

2022 Polymers 47 citations
Clinical Trial Tier 1

Steam Transmission of Bioplastic Straw based Carrageenan and Gelatin

This study developed bioplastic straws made from carrageenan (seaweed extract) and gelatin as an alternative to conventional plastic straws. The researchers found an optimal gelatin concentration that gave the best water resistance and shelf life. This matters because regular plastic straws are a major source of microplastic pollution in oceans and waterways, and biodegradable alternatives could help reduce that contamination.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science
Article Tier 2

Agar Biopolymer Films for Biodegradable Packaging: A Reference Dataset for Exploring the Limits of Mechanical Performance

Researchers developed a reference dataset for agar biopolymer films as biodegradable packaging alternatives, systematically testing mechanical performance with different plasticizer concentrations and providing a design-of-experiments framework to help optimize film properties for practical packaging applications.

2022 Materials 36 citations
Article Tier 2

Synthesis and Characterization of Bioplastic from Macroalgae Padina australis

Researchers produced bioplastic from the brown macroalgae Padina australis as an alternative to petroleum-based synthetic plastics, which are major environmental pollutants. The alginate-based bioplastic showed promising material properties, suggesting marine algae could be a sustainable raw material for reducing plastic waste.

2023 Jurnal Kimia VALENSI 1 citations
Article Tier 2

Advancement In Mechanical Properties of Bioplastics Using Brown Algae and Eggshells— A Sustainable Method

Researchers developed a bioplastic using sodium alginate from brown algae and calcium carbonate from eggshells, testing its tensile strength, water absorption, and biodegradability as a sustainable alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastics.

2025 Innovative Journal of Applied Science
Article Tier 2

Role of microalgae as a sustainable alternative of biopolymers and its application in industries

Not a microplastics paper — this review examines the potential of algae-derived biopolymers (such as alginate, carrageenan, and polyhydroxyalkanoates) as biodegradable, eco-friendly replacements for petroleum-based plastics, highlighting their advantages but noting challenges for large-scale production.

2023 Plant Science Today 14 citations
Article Tier 2

Ultralight sponge made from sodium alginate with processability and stability for efficient removal of microplastics

Researchers developed an ultralight sponge made from sodium alginate, a natural seaweed-derived material, that can efficiently capture and remove microplastics from water. The sponge demonstrated high water absorption and strong microplastic removal capabilities while remaining stable and reusable. The study suggests this low-cost, biodegradable material could be a practical solution for filtering microplastic pollution from marine environments.

2023 Environmental Science and Pollution Research 28 citations
Article Tier 2

Enhancing PolyelectrolyteStrength of Biopolymersfor Fully Recyclable and Biodegradable Plastics

Researchers developed a fully recyclable and biodegradable plastic material created through solid polyelectrolyte complexation of naturally occurring biopolymers, enhancing their polyelectrolyte strength to achieve mechanical properties competitive with conventional single-use packaging plastics. The study demonstrated that this approach addresses both the microplastic pollution problem and fossil fuel dependence while enabling end-of-life recyclability.

2025 Figshare
Systematic Review Tier 1

Food packaging based on biodegradable polymers from seaweeds: a systematic review

This systematic review examines the use of seaweed-based biodegradable polymers as alternatives to conventional plastic food packaging. The research explores how seaweed materials can provide effective food packaging while breaking down naturally in the environment. Replacing petroleum-based plastics with biodegradable alternatives is one strategy for reducing the microplastic pollution that enters our food and water.

2024 BIO Web of Conferences 9 citations
Article Tier 2

Seaweed Polysaccharide in Food Contact Materials (Active Packaging, Intelligent Packaging, Edible Films, and Coatings)

This review examines how seaweed-based polysaccharides are being developed as alternatives to conventional plastics for food packaging applications, including active packaging, intelligent packaging, and edible coatings. Researchers found that these natural materials can extend food shelf life by providing antimicrobial and antioxidant properties while being biodegradable. The study highlights seaweed polysaccharides as a promising sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastic packaging in the food industry.

2021 Foods 111 citations