The production source of isosorbide is overviewed,the structure and reaction characteristics of isosorbide are analyzed,and the research progress on the application of isosorbide is reviewed.Current research situation on application of isosorbide in the fields of polymer materials,medical materials and pharmaceuticals,plasticizers,liquid crystal materials,and coatings are expounded emphatically.The advantages and existing problems in various fields are analyzed and compared.Due to these advantages of high impact strength,high transparency,and good heat resistance,the polymer material is currently a research hotspot in application of isosorbide.It is suggested that the development directions for isosorbide in the future include developing efficient polymerization catalysts,improving the hydroxyl reaction activity of isosorbide,and optimizing the overall performance of polymers.
isosorbidereaction characteristicspolymersmedical materials and pharmaceuticalsplasticizerliquid crystal materials