Exploring waste cooking oils as renewable feedstock for alkyd resin production

Key Points

• Using waste cooking oils may reduce the dependency on fossil fuels for alkyd resin production, and promote sustainability.
• The study investigates the chemical properties of waste cooking oils for their potential use in alkyd resin synthesis.
• Analysis of chemical reactions showed that waste cooking oils can successfully be transformed into suitable alkyd resins.
• The findings support the potential for bio-based materials in industrial applications, indicating a shift towards sustainability.