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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Triglyceride Property Calculator
Explore how molecular composition and polymorphic form affects the melting properties of triacylglycerides (TAGs). The calculator uses various empirical models to predict melting enthalpy and temperature for triacylglycerides of various molecular compositions and melting properties specified by the user.
When available, experimentally determined melting properties are provided for comparison.
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Enzymatic Degumming
1. Introduction The benefit of using enzymes as auxiliary agents in degumming…
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Alkali Refining
1. Introduction Two processes have been developed for the refining of edible…
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Optimization of Bleaching Process
Introduction The bleaching of edible oils and fats is a part of…
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Deodorization
1. Introduction In the early days of the edible oil processing industry,…
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Hydrogenation Mechanism
1. Historical The hydrogenation process of edible oils was invented by Wilhelm…