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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Marine organisms like algae, sponges, corals, and mollusks yield bioactive materials.
  • These materials exhibit unique chemical structures and evolutionary traits.
  • Key benefits include high biocompatibility, controllable biodegradability, and low immune response.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Highlight applications of marine bioactive materials in food science and biomedicine.
  • Emphasize the role of nanotechnology in enhancing material functionality.
  • Identify research gaps and guide future development of marine-derived health solutions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on marine bioactive materials.
  • Analysis of applications in functional foods, packaging, and biomedical fields.
  • Exploration of nanotechnology integration, specifically fucoidan nanoparticles.

Main Results:

  • Marine bioactive materials are applicable in functional foods, packaging, and biomedical applications like drug delivery and tissue engineering.
  • Nanotechnology integration significantly enhances the functionality of these marine-derived materials.
  • Research gaps include the structure-performance relationship at the nanoscale and raw material sourcing.

Conclusions:

  • Marine bioactive materials hold significant potential for next-generation health solutions.
  • Further research is needed to address nanoscale structure-performance relationships and sustainable sourcing.
  • Nanotechnology is a key enabler for unlocking the full potential of these natural resources.