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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.

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Final Updated Market Report

Since in its inception Dr Frank Gunstone presented a detailed market report…

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Earl G. Hammond (1926-2017)

Earl Hammond was born on November 21, 1926, in Terril Texas where…

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Thomas H.Applewhite (1924-2012)

Tom grew up in southern California. Shortly after finishing high school he…

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Thin-Layer Chromatography of Lipids

Abstract: There has been a tendency to discount thin-layer chromatography (TLC) in…

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T.M. Malkin (1879-1961) and E.S. Lutton (1911-2005)

Pioneers of Fat Polymorphism The fact that trigylcerides may exhibit more than…