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From 12 August 2026, PPWR 2026 puts coatings compliance at the centre of EU packaging rules, banning PFAS in food‑contact packs and demanding design‑for‑recycling and minimisation documentation. This article explains the new obligations and shows how chitosan food packaging coatings can help brands cut PFAS risk, support recyclability and avoid future fines.

This practical guide explores how chitin and chitosan underpin modern 3D printing and bioprinting – from chitosan bioink hydrogels and composite 3D bioprinting scaffolds to drug delivery constructs and emerging chitosan smart materials for tissue engineering 3D printing across bone, cartilage and soft tissues.

Discover how chitosan coagulant systems can act as a natural coagulant aid in water treatment coagulation, helping plants reduce alum and ferric chloride doses, improve sludge behaviour and meet ESG goals. This article explains where a chitosan coagulant genuinely fits today, how it affects sludge and compliance, and how to design robust pilots for sustainable water treatment.