Chitosan in Packaging and Printing: Properties, Applications, and Potential

06/11/2026

Chitosan — a deacetylated derivative of chitin, the structural polysaccharide in shrimp and crab shells — is the second most abundant biopolymer on Earth after cellulose, with an annual natural synthesis estimated at over 10 billion tons...

Nitrogen-Protected UV Gravure: Zero-VOC Green Printing

05/26/2026

The gravure printing industry burns through over a million tons of organic solvents annually, releasing hundreds of thousands of tons of VOCs into the atmosphere. Water-based inks help, but can't match solvent ink's print quality — and t...

Vegetable Oil-Based Ink Printing on Recycled Paper: A Practical Guide to Avoiding Fiber Pull

05/23/2026