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Seaweeds such as Eucheuma cottonii have been used to develop biodegradable plastics and films due to their carrageenan content and other bioactive compounds. Eucheuma cottonii is commonly used to extract carrageenan for industries and has antibacterial properties from compounds such as alkaloids and polyphenols. Its potential for producing bioplastics lies in its carrageenan, antioxidants, and ability to be cultured, helping to provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic plastics and reducing pollution.

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Seaweeds such as Eucheuma cottonii have been used to develop biodegradable plastics and films due to their carrageenan content and other bioactive compounds. Eucheuma cottonii is commonly used to extract carrageenan for industries and has antibacterial properties from compounds such as alkaloids and polyphenols. Its potential for producing bioplastics lies in its carrageenan, antioxidants, and ability to be cultured, helping to provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic plastics and reducing pollution.

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Bioplastics made from seaweed have been the focus of extensive research.

Seaweed
hydrocolloids such as carrageenan, alginate, and agar have been used to develop
biodegradable plastics.

Seaweeds can be directly formed into films or used in combination with other
materials to enhance their characteristics and properties. One kind of
seeweds is eucheuma cottonii. Eucheuma cottonii is a seaweed producing
carrageenan that is commonly used as raw material for carrageenan
industries.

Alkaloids, saponins, steroids, flavonoids, and polyphenols are among the bioactive
substances found in seaweed that have antibacterial properties.
Carrageenan, which functions as a stabilizer, thickener, and gel forming, can be
extracted from Eucheuma cottonii (Patang, 2023)
The seaweed is appropriate for development in the functional food industry because
it also includes bioactive components with antioxidant action. Therefore, because of
its carrageenan content, bioactive components, and compatibility for culture,
Eucheuma cottonii seaweed can be used to produce bioplastics.

Eucheuma cottonii's application in bioplastics can lessen the pollution that synthetic
plastics contribute to the environment. Its potential for sustainable application has
been indicated by the good potential identified for Eucheuma cottonii waste as a
renewable filler material. An environmentally friendly hydrothermal extraction
technique has also been investigated for the extraction of phytochemical
components from Eucheuma cottonii. All things considered, using Eucheuma cottonii
for a variety of purposes, such as bioplastics, provides a more environmentally
friendly substitute for synthetic materials.

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