Versatility of the humble seaweed in biomanufacturing

Seaweeds are important marine organisms that have diverse biological characteristics. Seaweed is traditional food in Japanese and East Asian cultures and is used in the production of fertilizers and applications in the cosmetic industry. Recently, the contributions of seaweed to biomanufacturing have increased due to technological advances and its environmentally friendly products. Moreover, the unique properties of seaweed include the ability to form and control intracellular opalescence. The increasing importance of sustainability in industrial processes drives society to use seaweed as a model organism in biomanufacturing. Nevertheless, further understanding of seaweed biology, culture and scaling-up methods is required. The objective of this study is to emphasize the multiple uses of seaweed which may be beneficial and environmentally friendly.