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Glucan Biopolymers |



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Starch (Link to Structure) |
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Cellulose (Link to Structure) |
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Hemicellullose (Link to Structure) |
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Glucan biopolymers are polysaccharides of D-glucose monomers linked by glycosidic bonds. These biopolymers represent the primary storage and structural components of plants. Plant glucan biopolymers include Starch, Cellulose, Hemicellulose, Mixed-Linkage Glucan sometimes cross-linked with Lignin. The glucan biopolymers are vital as a renewable source of feed, food and biomass for liquid fuel production. |