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Dyes and Pigments

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  • © 2016

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  • Includes easily accessible, illustrated information
  • Goes back to the basics of Pigment and Dye Chemistry
  • Written by researchers active in Dye and Pigment Science
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science (BRIEFSMOLECULAR)

Part of the book sub series: SpringerBriefs in Green Chemistry for Sustainability (GREENCHEMIST)

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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.

Authors and Affiliations

  • 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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