Chitosan works in water treatment

How Chitosan works in water treatment

Chitosan

Chitosan works in water treatment primarily as a flocculant and adsorbent, effectively removing suspended solids, heavy metals, oils, dyes, and other contaminants from water. Here’s how it works in detail: 1. Flocculation Process Mechanism: Chitosan has a positively charged molecular structure, which allows it to bind with negatively charged particles in water, such as dirt,…

Chitosan Molecular Weight and Viscosity

Chitosan

The molecular weight of chitosan is directly related to its viscosity. Generally, as the molecular weight of chitosan increases, its viscosity also increases. This is because higher molecular weight chitosan has longer polymer chains, which lead to greater resistance to flow when the chitosan is dissolved in a solution. Here’s a breakdown of how molecular…