Abstract
AbstractAlgae is a group of aquatic organisms that at first sight may not seem to be very valuable natural resources. However, they not only are responsible for the synthesis of a high percentage of the atmospheric oxygen but also constitute a biological, low-cost, natural, and renewable resource capable to be useful in a variety of materials synthesis, including nanocomposite ones. Different ways to revalorize algae as starting materials for the development of nanocomposite materials are described in this chapter, such as their use as support, reinforcing, and adsorbent materials; bioreductor and stabilizing agents; and as source of a number of extractable chemical compounds, including vitamins, polysaccharides, proteins, lipids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber, and minerals. Then, by exploiting this kind of renewable natural resources, different value-added materials with applications related to medicine, food, agriculture, packaging, textile, and several other industries could be developed.KeywordsAlgae natural resourcesBioadsorbentsBioreductorsNanocomposite MaterialsRenewable resources
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