Enzymatic Synthesis of Estolides from Castor Oil
Estolides are fatty acid polyesters with applications in both industry and consumer products. Recently, reports have emerged detailing lipase-catalyzed synthesis of estolides from free hydroxy fatty acids. In this paper, we describe a simple alternative enzymatic process, in which castor oil is dire...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-07-01
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| Series: | Catalysts |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/10/8/835 |