Glossary
Isosorbide:Structure and Properties, Syntheses and Applications

Starch

Starch is a complex carbohydrate composed of D-anhydroglucopyranose units (AGU) that belongs to the polysaccharide family and has the general chemical formula (C₆H₁₀O₅)_n. AGU units are linked together by α bonds (1 → 4).

Biorefinery

A succession of physical, chemical and/or biological deconstruction, separation and functionalization technologies designed to sustainably transform biomass into platform molecules, intermediate or finished commercial products.

Cellulose; cellulose

Cellulose is a carbohydrate made up of a linear chain of D-glucose molecules linked by β – bonds (1 → 4).

VOC; Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

Any organic compound having a vapor pressure of 0.01 kPa or more at a temperature of 293.15 K or having a corresponding volatility under the particular conditions of use.

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