Chitosan is a polysaccharide obtained by processing chitin.
Chitosan, which is biodegradable, is also antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticarcinogenic. It has properties that accelerate wound and bone healing. It has high water and oil binding capacity and film forming ability.
Biyopol obtains high quality chitosan from shrimp waste and mushrooms and carries out studies on the use of the produced chitosan in the fields of cosmetics, packaging and textiles. Chitosan, which has a wide range of uses; It can also be used in fields such as pharmacy, medical, biotechnology, food, wastewater treatment and agriculture.
The global chitosan market size was valued at USD 12.07 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 84.88 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 24.2 % during the forecast period 2023-2031.