Sustainable Engineering-Based Management and Valorization of Seaweed Waste for High-Value Biomass Utilization

Yuhendra AP (Mataram University)
Reza Kusuma Nurrohman (Agricultural Engineering, Mataram University)
Mi’raj Fuadi (Agricultural Engineering, Mataram University)
Satrijo Saloko (Food Science and Technology, Mataram University)
Rahmat Sabani (Agricultural Engineering, Mataram University)
I Wayan Sweca Yasa (Food Science and Technology, Mataram University)
Joko Sumarsono (Agricultural Engineering, Mataram University)
Setyaning Pawestri (Food Science and Technology, Mataram University)
Nur Afni (Food Science and Technology, Mataram University)
Qabul Dinanta Utama (Food Science and Technology, Mataram University)
Wiharyani Werdiningsih (Food Science and Technology, Mataram University)
Sukmawaty Sukmawaty (Agricultural Engineering, Mataram University)
Guyup Mahardhian Dwi Putra (Agricultural Engineering, Mataram University)
Diah Ajeng Setiawati (Agricultural Engineering, Mataram University)
Surya Abdul Muttalib (Agricultural Engineering, Mataram University)
Made Gendis Putri Pertiwi (Food Science and Technology, Mataram University)
Isnaini Puspitasari (Agricultural Engineering, Mataram University)
Fakhrul Irfan Khalil (Agricultural Engineering, Mataram University)
Fuad Sauqi Isnain (Food Science and Technology, Mataram University)
Endang Purnama Dewi (Agricultural Engineering, Mataram University)
Elya Antariksana Bachmida (Food Science and Technology, Mataram University)
Wan Rosli Bin Wan Ishak (Pusat Pengajian Sains Kesihatan Universiti Sains)
Haslina Ahmad (Sintesis dan Bahan Bioaktif, Jabatan Kimia, Fakulti Sains, Universiti Putra Malaysia)

Jurnal Pengabdian Magister Pendidikan IPA
Vol 9 No 2 (2026): April-Juni 2026

This community service initiative focused on the sustainable management and valorization of Kappaphycus alvarezii waste in Ekas Buana Village, specifically within the Merah Putih Fishing Camp engaging local fishermen from Paser Puteh, under the leadership of Mr. M. Toni. This initiative, coordinated by Fatepa and led by Dr. Reza Kusuma Nurrohman, was conducted on January 22, 2026, and featured contributions from notable experts including Prof. Wan Rosli Bin Wan Ishak from Universiti Sains Malaysia and Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Haslina Ahmad from Universiti Putra Malaysia. The discussions included the potential of K. alvarezii as a sustainable source of bioactive compounds for functional food innovation, emphasizing riboflavin extracts and their health benefits. This initiative aimed at uplifting local fishing communities by demonstrating the economic viability of seaweed waste and its integration into sustainable agricultural practices. The findings align with cooperative strategies fostering dual benefits: environmental sustainability through waste valorization and economic advancement through the creation of high-value products.