Sustainable Recovery of Carrageenan from Chondracanthus chamissoi Residues in Pisco, Peru

Authors

  • Laurence Salmon Barrantes Tecsup Author
  • Anderson Jair Alvarez Benito Tecsup Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71701/3qdez204

Keywords:

Carrageenan, Yuyo, Chondracanthus chamissoi, Recovery, Optimization, IR spectroscopy, Sustainability, Pisco, Peru

Abstract

Carrageenan is a high-value hydrocolloid found in the red alga Chondracanthus chamissoi (locally known as "yuyo"), which is abundant in Pisco, Peru. During manual sorting for commercialization, large quantities are discarded on the beach, causing coastal pollution. This study developed a sustainable process to recover carrageenan from these discarded algal residues using alkaline extraction, precipitation via solvent exchange, decolorization, and drying. The obtained carrageenan was characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy, confirming its characteristic chemical structure. The procedure allows for the valorization of an algal waste product, reduces environmental impact, and yields a high-value bioproduct for the food and pharmaceutical industries. The results lay the foundation for a local biorefinery industry aligned with the principles of the circular economy and sustainable development.

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Author Biographies

  • Laurence Salmon Barrantes, Tecsup

    Químico farmacéutico egresado de la UNMSM, y de la  maestría en química por la PUCP. Experiencia en industria farmacéutica y cosmética, asesor en INDECOPI y docente en UNALM, PUCP, ESNA, UPLA y, desde 2013, en Tecsup, en cursos de química, química orgánica, química inorgánica. Además dicto cursos en bioquímica, farmacología, microbiología, industrias alimentarias, química industrial y radioquímica.

  • Anderson Jair Alvarez Benito, Tecsup

    Preprofesional de Procesos Químicos y Metalúrgicos en Tecsup, Lima. Se desempeñó como técnico en química en Quimpac. 

    Actualmente, se desempeña en el área de Laboratorio Minero Metalúrgico en Alfred King Callao.

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Published

2025-12-23

Issue

Vol. 19 (2025)

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Sustainable Recovery of Carrageenan from Chondracanthus chamissoi Residues in Pisco, Peru. (2025). Revista I+i, 19, 143-150. https://doi.org/10.71701/3qdez204

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