About the Lipid Library

The AOCS Lipid Library® is your go-to source for comprehensive and expertly curated information on lipid science and technology. Whether you're looking to understand the latest research, develop innovative products, or broaden your knowledge, this guide provides the essential tools you need to succeed.

Since January 2017, the Lipid Library has been under the expert guidance of Editor-in-Chief Alejandro Marangoni.

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Analysis of Used Frying Oils and Fats by High-Performance Size-Exclusion Chromatography

1.  Introduction Direct analysis of used frying oils and fats by high-performance…

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Selected Patents 2015

The following list contains brief details of current patents, which appeared to…

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A Guide to the Practice of Quantitative Silver Ion TLC of Fatty Acids and Triacylglycerols

1. Introduction As with all chromatographic techniques in use, silver-ion thin-layer chromatography…

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Analysis of Trans Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

1.  Introduction Trans polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) of C18, C20, and C22…

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Selected Patents 2016

The following list contains brief details of current patents, which appeared to…