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The study aims to systematically review the biotechnological applications of carrageenan extracted from Kappaphycus alvarezii.

February 5, 2026BiomassOpen Access

Biotechnological Potential of Carrageenan Extracted from Kappaphycus alvarezii: A Systematic Review of Industrial Applications and Sustainable Innovations

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Systematic review highlights diverse industrial uses of carrageenan in various sectors, suggesting sustainable practices.

The study aims to systematically review the biotechnological applications of carrageenan extracted from Kappaphycus alvarezii.
Conducted systematic review following PRISMA guidelines
Searched CAPES Journals Portal and Scopus databases from 2010 to 2025
Analyzed 491 articles, with 38 meeting inclusion criteria across multiple application areas
Identified applications in health/medicine, human food, general industry, animal nutrition, and agriculture
Found uses as scaffolds, antimicrobial agents, and wound dressings in health/medicine
Highlighted edible films and food additives in the human food sector
Showed applications in biorefinery and biomaterials in general industry
Described applications as biostimulants in agriculture

Ovalle et al. (2026) studied this question.

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