Periodic Reporting for period 1 - PURE (Prototyping emerging bio-based products from lignocellulose by zero-waste pathways)

Summary
Surfactants are an essential cog in the wheel of modern society, with an annual production volume of about 40 million tons. The inherent ability of surfactants to homogenize immiscible compounds such as water and oil, make them essential in applications such as home-, laundry...