This book brings together all aspects of natural dyes. Commencing with a short overview on the history of coloration technology the present position of natural colorants will then be presented. Detailed information on regional plant source availability and specific application techniques will then be given. The chemical properties that professional dyers as well as chemists have to consider are presented. Agricultural sourcing of dyes is then presented with an emphasis on renewable resources with discussions on the energy and material balance issues arising from the sourcing of the materials. The production aspects of colorants are then covered leading on to the key applications. Finally environmental and economic aspects are outlined. INDICE:Contents: Part 1: Historical aspects Part 2: Regional aspects of availability of plant sources Part 3: Colorant production and properties Part 4:Applications in technical use and consumer products Part 5: Environmental aspects and economics
- ISBN: 978-0-470-51199-2
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 434
- Fecha Publicación: 17/04/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés