Why Polymer Form Matters: The Case for High‑Crystallinity α‑Chitosan

Across the global biopolymer landscape, “chitosan” is often treated as a single ingredient. It isn’t. On a structural level, three distinct polymer forms exist—α, β, and γ—each with different molecular packing, crystallinity, and mechanical behavior. These differences aren’t academic. They determine whether a chitosan performs like a true industrial material… or like a commodity filler.

At Atlantic BioCorp, we focus exclusively on high‑crystallinity α‑chitosan derived from marine by‑products. Not because it’s trendy. Because it’s the only form that consistently meets the mechanical, regulatory, and performance demands of modern industrial, biomedical, and ag‑bio applications.