This volume examines the chemistry of natural and synthetic dyes produced for non-textile markets, where much new basic research in color chemistry is now taking place. Colorants for Non-Textile Applications covers the design, synthesis, properties, and application technology pertaining to dyes for digital printing and photography; dyes for food, drug, cosmetic, and biomedical applications, as well as for molecular recognition; the design of laser dyes and dye-based functional materials; and natural dyes and dyes for natural substrates. The book concludes with a discussion of color science and its application to structural color, which is manifest in the absence of colorants.

From the Preface: “...The chapters presented in this volume demonstrate that color chemistry still has much to offer individuals with inquiring minds who are searching for a career path. The work presented herein demonstrates the creativitiy of today's color chemists and the wide variety of interesting non-textile areas from which a career can be launched...”

Target Audience: Color scientists and chemists with an interest in dyes, pigments, and paints.

Table of Contents:

Printing and Imaging Technologies:

Dyes for Ink Jet Printing

Thermal Transfer Printing

Dyes Used in Photography

FD&C and Medical Dyes:

Color Additives for Foods, Drugs, and Cosmetics

Biomedical Application of Dyes

Functional Dyes Directed for Molecular Recognition: Chromogenic and Fluorescent Receptors

Functional Materials:

Laser Dyes: Structure and Spectroscopic Properties

Multifunctional Dye Materials from New Dicyanopyrazine Chromophores

Natural Color/Substrates:

Natural Dyes

Synthetic Dyes for Human Hair

Leather Dyes

Structural Colors: Nano-Optics in the Biological World

Index