Application of Marine Green Algae for Development of Bioplastics: Current Status and Future Challenges

There has been a lot of attention lately on using marine algae to produce bioplastics. Algae, especially marine green algae, present a viable source of renewable and sustainable resources for bioplastic and have many benefits over conventional polymers derived from petroleum. It is superior to other sources of bioplastics by nature. Additionally, during cultivation, they consume carbon dioxide and nutrients, lessening their influence on the environment and aiding in bioremediation and the mitigation of climate change. Proteins and polysaccharides are examples of biopolymers that can be separated and converted into bioplastics using a variety of chemical and bioengineering techniques. These bioplastics made from algae offer advantageous qualities including low toxicity and biodegradability, which make them a good substitute for conventional plastics. Furthermore, the problem of plastic waste can be addressed while reducing dependency on fossil fuels by producing bioplastic from marine green algae. The utilisation of marine green algae has great promise to support a more sustainable and ecologically friendly future as research and development in this field advance.