Alkyd

Alkyd Resins: From Oil/Fatty-Acid-Modified Polyesters to Autoxidative Drying — Understanding Their Structure and Film-Formation Mechanism

Alkyd resins are a class of oil- or fatty-acid-modified polyester resins. They are typically prepared by esterification polycondensation of polyols, polyacids or acid anhydrides, and vegetable oils or fatty acids. The name “alkyd” is derived from alcohol and acid, reflecting the basic feature ...