WHY CHITOSAN
Chitosan is found naturally in crustaceans, fungi and insects, the second abundant biopolymer on earth.
Chitosan has attracted much interest of researches and commercial uses as a result of its myriad properties. When the world is increasingly embracing sustainable and green developments in all industries, chitosan becomes a good choice.
Although it has drawbacks, the major drawback is that it is insoluble in neutral and basic solutions, which has limited its use in much conditions, that's why chitosan derivatives are developed. There are two ways to make derivatives, one is degradation into oligosaccharides, the other is synthesis with other ingredients to get a soluble compound, such as chitosan hydrochloride, chitosan lactate, carboxymethyl chitosan, etc.
WHAT CAN CHITOSAN DO?
Wound Dressing
As a cationic polymer, chitosan is an excellent material for hermostats, while mitigating inflammation and promoting healing
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Agriculture
Chitosan and chitosan oligosaccharides act as natural fertilizers, biostimulants and growth regulators in agriculture. Chitosan also can prlong the storage of fuits and vegetables by forming a film on the surface of them.
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Water Treatment
Chitosan is a natural, safe and environment-friendly coagulant/flocculant in water treatment. Less traditional metal-based coagulants are used when in combination with chitosan.
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Dietary Supplements
Chitosan absorbs fat in digestive tract to reduce fat intake in body, it also works as stablizer and thickener in food and beverage.
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Pharmaceuticals
Chitosan and its derivatives nanoparticles forms controlled release delivery system that improves medication by oral. Chitosan also works as excipient and coating in medicines.
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