Algae extract-based nanoemulsions for photoprotection against UVB radiation: an electrical impedance spectroscopy study
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 14, 2025
Abstract
Skin
cancer
is
one
of
the
most
common
types
worldwide,
with
exposure
to
UVB
radiation
being
a
significant
risk
factor
for
its
development.
To
prevent
skin
cancer,
continuous
research
efforts
have
focused
on
finding
suitable
photoprotective
ingredients
from
natural
sources
that
are
also
environmentally
friendly.
This
study
aimed
develop
oil-in-water
nanoemulsions
containing
marine
macroalgae
extract.
A
Box–Behnken
experimental
design
was
used
identify
promising
formulation
composition,
resulting
in
optimal
physical
properties.
These
properties,
including
droplet
size,
polydispersity
index
(PDI),
and
zeta
potential,
were
evaluated
using
dynamic
light
scattering
(DLS).
assess
photoprotection
capacity
formulations,
electrical
impedance
spectroscopy
(EIS)
employed
evaluate
alterations
characteristics
excised
pig
membranes
placed
Franz
cells
equipped
4-electrode
set-up.
The
final
composition
nanoemulsion
caprylic/capric
triglycerides
4%,
Macrogolglycerol
ricinoleate
30%,
algae
extract
1%.
had
an
average
size
128.5
±
8.6
nm,
PDI
0.25
0.06,
potential
45.14
0.02
mV.
Compared
control
group,
statistically
significant.
Specifically,
only
15%
reduction
membrane
resistance
following
observed
when
used,
whereas
50%
vehicle.
In
conclusion,
this
work
demonstrates
developed
based
show
protective
against
skin.
Язык: Английский
Environmental Applications of GM Microorganisms: Tiny Critters Posing Huge Challenges for Risk Assessment and Governance
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
26(7), С. 3174 - 3174
Опубликована: Март 29, 2025
In
recent
years,
the
interest
in
developing
genetically
modified
microorganisms
(GMMs),
including
GMMs
developed
by
genome
editing,
for
use
environment
has
significantly
increased.
However,
scientific
knowledge
on
ecology
of
such
is
severely
limited.
There
also
little
experience
at
hands
regulators
how
to
evaluate
environmental
safety
and
assess
whether
they
provide
sustainable
alternatives
current
(agricultural)
production
systems.
This
review
analyzes
two
different
GMM
applications,
GM
microalgae
biofuel
nitrogen-fixing
soil
bacteria
as
biofertilizers.
We
challenges
posed
regulatory
risk
assessment
(ERA)
against
background
GMO
legislation
existing
European
Union
(EU).
Based
our
analysis,
we
present
recommendations
ERA
monitoring
particular
improvement
EU
guidance.
explore
approaches
technology
can
a
framework
broader
applications.
To
this
end,
recommend
implementing
an
evidence-based
sustainability
analysis
other
methods
support
decision
making
address
societal
concerns
linked
applications
environment.
Язык: Английский
Biotechnological Advances in Bioconversion of CO2 as an Industrial Waste to Value-Added Products
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Advancements and environmental impact of hydrothermal processing of algal biomass
Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 5, 2024
Язык: Английский
Marine Macroalgae: Sustainable Practices and Environmental Impact
Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 183 - 219
Опубликована: Ноя. 29, 2024
The
blue
bioeconomy
represents
a
sustainable
pathway
to
utilizing
marine
resources
for
economic
growth
and
environmental
stewardship.
Within
the
framework,
this
chapter
aims
provide
insights
into
leveraging
macroalgae
development
innovation
in
bioeconomy.
It
gives
brief
overview
of
types
diversity
(seaweeds)
besides
their
ecological
importance.
explores
wide
range
bioactive
compounds
that
produce,
including
metabolites,
polysaccharides,
lipids,
pigments.
delves
potential
as
cradles
value-added
products
biofuels.
Additionally,
examines
importance
practices,
considerations,
challenges
associated
with
commercialization.
Язык: Английский