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Patent No: IN224938 [India] Application No: 0133DEL2003
Title: A process for production of phycocolloid containing solid residue and liquid fertilizer from fresh seaweeds
Issue Date: 24-10-2008 File Date: 18-02-2003
Inventor(s): ESWARAN K, GHOSH PK, SIDDHANTA AK, PATOLIA JS, PERIYASAMY C, MEHTA AS, MODY KH, RAMAVAT BK, PRASAD K, RAJYAGURU MR, REDDY SKCR, PANDYA JB, TEWARI A
IPC Classification: C08B 37/00
Abstract:
The invention relates to A process for production of phycocolloid containing solid residue and liquid fertilizer from fresh seaweeds. An integrated method is developed to utilize to a maximum extent the fresh biomass of seaweeds such as Kappaphycus alvarezii that can be crushed to release sap and where the sap is useful as a potent liquid fertilizer after suitable treatment with additives and dilution while the residue is a superior raw material for extraction of kappa-carrageenan(phycocolloids), thereby enhancing the value of the seaweed. Other advantages of the invention include a reduced drying time and drying area to obtain the raw material for .kappa.-carrageenan production in dry and storable form, a reduced cost of transporting and storing this raw material because of its lesser bulk, easier handling due to its free flowing granular nature, and its direct use for gel preparation in certain applications.
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Industrial Applications Fertilizers [Agriculture] Marine [Biological Science] Plants [Biological Science]

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