Dyes and Pigments

In this book the authors go back to basics to describe the structural differences between dyes and pigments, their mechanisms of action, properties and applications. They set the scene by explaining the reasons behind these differences and show how dyes are predominately organic compounds that dissolve or react with substrates, whereas pigments are (predominantly) finely ground inorganic substances that are insoluble and therefore have a different mode of coloring. They also describe the role of functional groups and their effect on dyeing ability, contrasting this with the way in which pigments cause surface reflection (or light absorption) depending on their chemical and crystalline structure and relative particle size. The book explores the environmental impact of dyes in a section that covers the physical, chemical, toxicological, and ecological properties of dyes and how these are used to assess their effect on the environment and to estimate whether a given product presents apotential hazard. Lastly, it assesses how, in addition to their traditional uses in the textile, leather, paper, paint and varnish industries, dyes and pigments are indispensable in other fields such as microelectronics, medical diagnostics, and in information recording techniques.

• Colorant Technology
• Dye Chemistry
• Dyeing Textiles
• Introduction to Pigments
• Modern and Traditional Dyeing Techniques
• Origin of Natural Dyes
• Dyeing Processes
• Green Chemistry for Dyes Removal
• Color and Structure of Dyes
• Historical Development of Synthetic Dyes

• Karabekir Eğitim Fakültesi, Atatürk Üniversitesi Kazım, Erzurum, Turkey

  Ahmet Gürses

• Kilis 7 Aralık University, Kilis, Turkey

  Metin Açıkyıldız

• Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey

  Kübra Güneş

• Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey

  M. Sadi Gürses

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