Room: Poster Area
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 16:15 - 17:15 CEST
Session code 6CV.7
Biopolymers and bioplastics
Exploring Marine Microalgae Exopolysaccharides As Bio-Based Materials For Packaging
Short Introductive summary
The growing need to replace fossil-based plastics has intensified research on biodegradable and renewable bio-based materials. This work explores exopolysaccharides (EPS) produced by marine microalgae as promising candidates for sustainable packaging applications. Marine microalgal EPS exhibit diverse chemical compositions and functional properties such as film formation, emulsification, and viscosity enhancement, while allowing integration with natural pigments to create multifunctional materials. By leveraging Portuguese marine microalgae as a renewable source of EPS and pigments, this study contributes to the development of fully biodegradable, bioactive, and intelligent packaging systems aligned with the circular bioeconomy.
Presenter
Carla DIAS
Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologias, Química Dpt., PORTUGAL
Presenter's biography
PhD in Biotechnology (Instituto Superior Técnico, 2023), researcher at NOVA FCT. I develop sustainable processes for valorizing lignocellulosic waste, focusing on nanocellulose and nanolignin, combining biotechnology, microbial ecology, and circular economy strategies.
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Co-authors:
A.L. Fernando, MEtRICs, Departamento de Química, Nova School of Science and Technology|NOVA FCT, Universidade NOVA, Caparica, PORTUGAL
Session reference: 6CV.7.21