SEAWEED SELECTION: EXPLORING BEST TYPE FOR BIOPLASTIC PRODUCTION

Abstract

Extensive research has been conducted on
biodegradable materials due to the growing
worldwide concern about plastic pollution
and the hunt for sustainable alternatives.
Because of their environmentally beneficial
qualities, bioplastics made from seaweed
have become one of these alternatives' most
promising solutions. The unique
characteristics of seaweed-derived alginate
aid in the creation of biodegradable polymers
with prospective uses in a range of sectors.
The article looks at several types of
bioplastics, such as those made of cellulose,
polylactic acid, starch, and
polyhydroxyalkanoates. Even though these
bioplastics have made significant progress,
alginate-based bioplastics highlight their
enormous potential as a substitute for
conventional plastics. Their adaptable
qualities—such as excellent biodegradability,
tunable mechanical strength, flexibility,
environmental friendliness, and
renewability—make them ideal for a variety
of uses, including 3D printing, packaging,
and agricultural applications. The
performance and scalability of alginate-based
bioplastics might be further improved by the
current research and development in this
area.