Ultrasound-assisted extraction and enzyme-assisted extraction are two methods that can be employed to recover valuable compounds from seaweeds at milder operating conditions than conventional chemical extraction methods. The aim of the study was to determine whether pH, enzyme addition and extraction temperature significantly impacted extraction of alginate from Ecklonia maxima in the presence of ultrasonication and to model e...

Fucoidan is a fucose-rich sulfated polysaccharide found mainly in brown seaweeds. Fucoidan has recently gained much attention due to its bioactive and medicinal properties, hence its high potential to be utilized in the pharmaceutical industry. Therefore, an accurate, reliable, and simple method for the specific determination of fucoidan would be a useful tool when looking to recover this valuable polysaccharide. This research...