Analysis of FTIR Spectra and Antibacterial Activity of Chara fibrosa and Cladophora crispata
INTRODUCTION Freshwater macroalgae and microalgae are among the most essential primary producers in the biosphere. They are recognized as commercially important, living, and renewable resources. These algae contain over sixty trace elements, including vital minerals, proteins, iodine, bromine, and a wide array of bioactive compounds¹. As a highly diverse …