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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Triacylglycerol Regioisomers Analysis

Triacylglycerols (TAGs) are chemical compounds that are major components of vegetable oils…

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Formation of New Compounds During Frying – General Observations

1.  Introduction Deep-frying is one of the most commonly used means for…

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Selected Patents 2006

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

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Comprehensive Two Dimensional Gas Chromotography (GC x GC) for Lipid Analysis

Introduction One of the main challenges for analysts, in general, is to…

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Formation of Cyclic Fatty Acids During Frying

1.  Introduction Monomeric cyclic fatty acids with an internal ring structure are…