Description
Book SynopsisThis volume provides an authoritative account of the use of a wide range of spectroscopic methods in the analysis of lipids, with an emphasis on topics that are attracting special current attention. Some essential background theory is included within chapters.
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Table of ContentsIntroduction.
Atomic spectroscopy for heavy metal determination in edible oils and fats.
Lipid chemiluminescence.
NMR in conjunction with GC-MS and UV methods: a case study in marine lipids.
Pulse-NMR in the food science laboratory.
Mass spectrometric techniques in the analysis of triacylglycerols.
Gas chromatography - mass spectrometry of lipids.
Infrared spectroscopy of lipids: principles and applications.
Electron spin resonance studies of lipids.
UV / visible light spectroscopy of lipids.
X-ray diffraction of lipids.
Use of colorimetry.
References.
Index.
