{"id":339,"date":"2024-06-24T17:59:04","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T16:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insectbiotech.acdstaging.com\/?post_type=ib_products&#038;p=339"},"modified":"2024-06-25T09:12:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T08:12:47","slug":"biomaterials","status":"publish","type":"ib_products","link":"https:\/\/insectbiotech.acdstaging.com\/es\/products\/biomaterials\/","title":{"rendered":"Biomaterials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chitin is found in the exoskeleton of BSF, which is the second most abundant natural biopolymer after cellulose. It\u2019s also created by the pre-pupae shedding of larvae whilst they grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chitin can be extracted from various life stages of BSF, including larvae, prepupae, pupae, adult flies, shed skins (exuviae), and cocoons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ll use it to create chitosan, more on that below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chitosan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chitosan is produced by deacetylation of chitin under alkaline conditions, making it both soluble and versatile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BSF chitin and chitosan have applications in agriculture, medicine, food, environmental protection, and other industries due to their biodegradability, biocompatibility, and antimicrobial properties.<br>They can be used in products like bioplastics, wound dressings, drug delivery systems, and water treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"icon_block custom_block alignfull spacing_above has_background\" style=\"background-color: #cfebe1; \">\n\n  <div class=\"content\">\n\n    <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n\n      <div class=\"row d-flex justify-content-center\">\n        <div class=\"col-lg-8\">\n\n                      <div class=\"intro_text text-center entry_bottom\">\n                <h2>Sustainable and economic Potential<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n          \n        <\/div>  \n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"row d-flex justify-content-center icon_section\">\n\n        \n          \n              <div class=\"icon_col_wrapper entry_bottom col-lg-4\">\n\n                <div class=\"icon_col\">\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"icon_wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #09a4b2;\">\n                      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/insectbiotech.acdstaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon_medical.svg\" class=\"icon_img\" alt=\"\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"icon_text\" style=\"color: #09a4b2;\">\n                      <h3>Industrial applications<\/h3>\n<p>Black Soldier Fly is emerging as a viable and sustainable source of chitin and chitosan, with significant potential for various industrial and medical applications.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                <\/div>\n\n              <\/div>\n\n          \n              <div class=\"icon_col_wrapper entry_bottom col-lg-4\">\n\n                <div class=\"icon_col\">\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"icon_wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #5CBA99;\">\n                      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/insectbiotech.acdstaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon_extraction.svg\" class=\"icon_img\" alt=\"\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"icon_text\" style=\"color: #5CBA99;\">\n                      <h3>Extraction methods<\/h3>\n<p>Research continues to optimize extraction methods and explore new applications for BSF-derived chitin and chitosan. The potential uses are expanding across various industries.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                <\/div>\n\n              <\/div>\n\n          \n              <div class=\"icon_col_wrapper entry_bottom col-lg-4\">\n\n                <div class=\"icon_col\">\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"icon_wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #73ba62;\">\n                      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/insectbiotech.acdstaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon_outcomes.svg\" class=\"icon_img\" alt=\"\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"icon_text\" style=\"color: #73ba62;\">\n                      <h3>Sustainable<\/h3>\n<p>Using BSF for chitin and chitosan production offers a sustainable and circular alternative to conventional sources like crustacean shells. 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