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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Plant Fatty Acid Synthesis
Introduction Plants synthesise a huge variety of fatty acids although only a…
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Arthur von Hübl and the Iodine Value
The iodine value (IV) is still one of the most commonly applied…
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Alkyl Esters Other than Methyl
Figures 1-3 depict the spectra of an ethyl, propyl and butyl ester,…
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PUFA Synthases
Polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) synthases are Type I iterative enzymes that carry…
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Historical Perspectives on Vegetable Oil-Based Diesel Fuels
Biodiesel, defined as the mono-alkyl esters of vegetable oils or animal fats…