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Discover chitosan—the natural substance quietly revolutionising multiple sectors. Learn what it is, where it comes from, and why it matters to your community. This beginner-friendly guide explains how this sustainable material, derived from Black Soldier Flies, is used in water treatment, advanced wound healing, and agriculture. Get the full story explained simply, without the jargon.

A staggering 69% of UK farms violate pollution regulations, contributing to 40% of river damage. With enforcement doubling and fines exceeding £16,000, farmers need cost-effective solutions. Chitosan demonstrates remarkable efficacy in removing phosphorus (70-96%), suspended solids (99.5%), and pathogens from agricultural runoff—offering a practical, environmentally friendly treatment option.

Chitosan—a sustainable natural biopolymer—provides a powerful platform for PFAS removal from water. This analysis explores chitosan's cationic properties for capturing forever chemicals, modifications including crosslinking and quaternary ammonium functionalisation, and how Entoplast's black soldier fly chitosan delivers 70% lower emissions with exceptional adsorption capacities exceeding 5.5 mmol/g for PFOS through synergistic electrostatic, hydrophobic, and fluorophilic int