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Author: search.filters.author.Sabariswaran, KandasamyStart date: 2023

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    MARINE BIORESOURCES ARE A BOON FOR BIOPLASTIC PRODUCTION AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO CONVENTIONAL PLASTICS—A REVIEW
    (Springer Link, 2023-08-30) Mathiyazhagan, Narayanan; Jintae, Lee; Selvaraj, Barathi; Sabariswaran, Kandasamy
    The constant rise in global demand for plastic products has led to an uninterrupted increase in the production and utilization of petroleum-based conventional plastics. This has resulted in significant contamination of plastic waste due to its non-biodegradable nature, particularly within aquatic ecosystems, while the availability of petroleum resources is decreasing. Additionally, although bioplastics have been introduced as alternatives to traditional plastics, their primary production from plant sources has raised concerns regarding their harmful effects on ecosystems and human well-being. In response to these challenges, marine-based bioplastics have emerged as a promising and economically feasible solution to meet the growing demand for plastic products. Marine bioresource–based bioplastics possess favorable physicochemical properties and exhibit ease of degradation, making them attractive compounds for various applications. However, implementing marine bioplastics on a large scale requires further investigation. Therefore, the main objectives of this review are to emphasize the existing scientific gaps within the specific research area and clearly state the review’s objective view. Hence, this review provides a comprehensive summary of micro and microorganisms derived from marine resources for bioplastic production and explores potential applications in promoting human welfare without causing harm to the ecosystem.
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    THE CURRENT STATE OF ALGAE IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND ENERGY CONVERSION: A CRITICAL REVIEW
    (Elsevier, 2023-06) Sabariswaran, Kandasamy; Mathiyazhagan, Narayanan; Rathinam, Raja; Kesavan, Devarayan; Kavitha, R
    Due to the rapid expansion of the global economy and population, there aren't enough water resources accessible for direct human consumption. Therefore, water remediation will unavoidably take center stage on a worldwide platform. The development of microalgae can be supported by several types of wastewater (WW). They might be able to clean up pollutants from industry and urban effluents. Due to its low energy requirements, microalgae's capacity to survive in various environmental circumstances, and the potential to convert WW nutrients into high-value chemicals, microalgae-based wastewater treatment (WWT) has already received attention. Recent studies have reported using microalgae to remove pharmaceutical compounds and pesticides from wastewater produced by industrial and agricultural processes and removing nutrients from wastewater from WWTs. As a result, utilizing microalgae for both wastewater treatment and biofuel production could be a cost-effective solution to these challenges. This review emphasizes recent developments in the production of microalgae for WW cleanup. Additionally, it highlights the current problems and opportunities in the emerging algae-based sector.