An Overview of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

VOCs are volatile organic compounds that are produced naturally as well as due to anthropogenic activities. The application of VOCs ranges from being a biological chemical signal to a metabolic product to a serious pollutant. VOCs are gaining significance in the context of biology, diagnostics, sustainability as well as a healthy lifestyle. In this article, an overview of VOCs, their sources and their applications are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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