Abstract:Oxidative polymerization of plant oils and lipids is poorly understood yet widely encountered. Oils and fats are renewable resources providing biofuels and polymers. Oil oxidation is accelerated at high temperatures, typically above 110°C, where triacylglycerides are converted into toxic compounds and viscous deleterious polymers. Polymerization of mono‐unsaturated oil (210°C, 3 h, open to air) was investigated by comparing four similar sized molecules with different functional groups: oleic acid, methyl oleat… Show more
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