- In August 2024, Dyson unveiled two new styling products, the Dyson Chitosan Pre-Style Cream and the Dyson Chitosan Post-Style Serum, incorporating chitosan derived from oyster mushrooms. This product launch highlights the growing trend of incorporating sustainable, natural ingredients in beauty and personal care, reflecting consumer demand for eco-friendly innovations
- In May 2024, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB developed a biobased and functionalized flocculant for wastewater treatment, utilizing an enzyme laccase embedded in a chitosan matrix to extract toxic phenols from water. This breakthrough demonstrates the potential of chitosan-based solutions to address environmental challenges, advancing the role of biopolymers in sustainable water treatment technologies
- In September 2023, Heppe Medical Chitosan (HMC) introduced the first-ever chitosan molecular weight standards at EUCHIS, providing researchers and customers with a reliable reference for molecular weight analysis without the need for comparison with other materials. This innovation supports the scientific community by offering a more precise tool for chitosan research, further advancing the understanding and applications of this biopolymer
- In November 2022, Chitogen Inc., a U.S.-based medical manufacturing company, signed a letter of intent with Tru Shrimp to procure commercial quantities of chitosan sourced from the exoskeleton of farm-raised shrimp, supporting the development of a large-scale shrimp farm in South Dakota, U.S. This partnership illustrates the growing demand for chitosan derived from sustainable sources, opening up new possibilities in the medical and agricultural sectors
- In September 2021, KitoZyme launched a new version of its vegan chitosan at Vitafoods, leveraging a patented process to produce chitin and chitosan from fungi on an industrial scale, significantly transforming the perception and potential applications of these biopolymers. KitoZyme's innovation in vegan chitosan production enhances the versatility of chitosan, paving the way for broader use in health, nutrition, and sustainable industries
