Most Common Industrial Applications of Chitosan

Water Treatment & Environmental Remediation

• Acts as a natural flocculant to remove heavy metals, dyes, and pollutants from wastewater.

• Used in filtration membranes for clean water systems.

Agriculture & Aquaculture

• Seed coatings to improve germination and protect against pathogens.

• Biodegradable films and mulches for crop protection.

• Feed additives and water treatments in aquaculture to promote healthier ecosystems.

Food & Beverage Industry

• Natural preservative that extends shelf life by inhibiting microbial growth.

• Improves texture and nutritional profile of food products.

• Used as a fat substitute or stabilizer in formulations.

  • Degree of Deacetylation (DD)

    • 0–95% (application-specific; higher DD for water treatment efficiency

    Molecular Weight / Viscosity

    • Broad range (10–800 mPa·s); tailored for films, coatings, or flocculant

    Purity

    • Free of heavy metals, low ash (< 2%), moisture (< 10%)

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