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Photosynthetic Pigments of Algae

Author : K. S. Rowan
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1989-07-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0521301769

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Photosynthetic Pigments of Algae by K. S. Rowan Pdf

This 1989 book deals with the physical and chemical properties found in algae of different types (blue-green, red, golden-brown, yellow-green, brown and green). Methods used for extracting and purifying the pigments and their value in classifying the various types of algae are discussed in detail. This book contains detailed tables of the physical properties of the pigments (absorption and fluorescence-emission spectra and extinction coefficients), and brings together data on the distribution of algal pigments in relation to hypotheses of the evaluation of algae. It will be of value to anyone with an interest in phycology.

Artists' Pigments

Author : Robert L. Feller,Ashok Roy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Artists' materials
ISBN : UCSC:32106012004195

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Phytoplankton Pigments

Author : Suzanne Roy,Carole A. Llewellyn,Einar Skarstad Egeland,Geir Johnsen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139500999

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Phytoplankton Pigments by Suzanne Roy,Carole A. Llewellyn,Einar Skarstad Egeland,Geir Johnsen Pdf

Pigments act as tracers to elucidate the fate of phytoplankton in the world's oceans and are often associated with important biogeochemical cycles related to carbon dynamics in the oceans. They are increasingly used in in situ and remote-sensing applications, detecting algal biomass and major taxa through changes in water colour. This book is a follow-up to the 1997 volume Phytoplankton Pigments in Oceanography (UNESCO Press). Since then, there have been many advances concerning phytoplankton pigments. This book includes recent discoveries on several new algal classes particularly for the picoplankton, and on new pigments. It also includes many advances in methodologies, including liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and developments and updates on the mathematical methods used to exploit pigment information and extract the composition of phytoplankton communities. The book is invaluable primarily as a reference for students, researchers and professionals in aquatic science, biogeochemistry and remote sensing.

Industrial Organic Pigments

Author : Willy Herbst,Klaus Hunger
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2006-03-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783527604067

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Industrial Organic Pigments by Willy Herbst,Klaus Hunger Pdf

'Everything there is to know about organic pigments' Revised and updated, this highly acclaimed work, now in its third edition, remains the most comprehensive source of information available on synthetic organic pigments. The book provides up-to-date information on synthesis, reaction mechanisms, physical and chemical properties, test methods, and applications of all industrially produced organic pigments of the world market. Standardized methods have been used to obtain the data thus facilitating comparison between pigments. Chemists, engineers, colorists, and technicians are sure to find this book invaluable. 'Presentation throughout is of the highest quality and the volume must now become the standard reference text in this important area of colouring matters.' Dyes and Pigments 'This is a very wide-ranging reference work ... it would be difficult to find a topic in this field not covered by this book.' Ecochem

Industrial Organic Pigments

Author : Klaus Hunger,Martin U. Schmidt
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783527648351

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Industrial Organic Pigments by Klaus Hunger,Martin U. Schmidt Pdf

Revised and updated, this highly acclaimed work, now in its fourth edition, remains the most comprehensive source of information available on organic pigments. It provides up-to-date information on synthesis, reaction mechanism, physical and chemical properties, test methods, and applications of all the industrially produced organic pigments available on the world market. This fourth edition now includes new chapters on the latest applications and three-dimensional X-ray analysis, while the chapters on legislation, ecology, and toxicology have been rewritten to reflect recent developments. Sets the international standard for information on the synthesis, reaction mechanisms, properties, relevant test methods, and applications of organic pigments Contains all industrially produced pigments of the world market, even those which can no longer be found in producers’ catalogs are described Standardized methods allow test results to be compared throughout the book The reader is given useful hints as to which pigment is best for a given application Clearly structured and concise text with up-to-date references to the pertinent literature Ecological and toxicological properties of organic pigments are outlined Appendix offers invaluable flow diagrams on the manufacture of numerous pigments, a table of all described pigments with information about their C.I. and CAS registration, and an in-depth subject index

Pigments, Extenders, and Particles in Surface Coatings and Plastics

Author : Michael Diebold,Steven De Backer,Philipp M. Niedenzu,Brett R. Hester,Frank A. C. Vanhecke
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030990831

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Pigments, Extenders, and Particles in Surface Coatings and Plastics by Michael Diebold,Steven De Backer,Philipp M. Niedenzu,Brett R. Hester,Frank A. C. Vanhecke Pdf

This book discusses the diverse array of particles that are found in coatings from both a physical and a performance standpoint. It also describes the fundamentals of particle behavior and shows how these affect the performance and properties of their end-use applications. It consists of nineteen chapters, demonstrating the wide range of types of particles found in coatings as well as the diversity of the important attributes they hold. The authors also present a forward looking view of current issues and trends in the coatings industry. In addition, a chapter on the use of particles in paper laminate, a closely aligned field, is included. This book is of interest to formulators of any type of coatings as well as researchers in aligned fields that use high volumes of small particles, such as the plastics and paper industries.

Paints, Pigments, Varnishes and Enamels Technology Handbook (with Process & Formulations) 2nd Revised Edition

Author : NIIR Board of Consultants and Engineers
Publisher : ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-01
Category : Paint
ISBN : 9788178330372

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Paints, Pigments, Varnishes and Enamels Technology Handbook (with Process & Formulations) 2nd Revised Edition by NIIR Board of Consultants and Engineers Pdf

The use of paints, varnishes and enamels for decoration is nearly as old as human culture itself. These are widely used in homes as well as in industry because painted surfaces are attractive and easy to keep clean. Paint is generally made up of a pigment. It is a chemical material, which alters the color of reflected or transmitted light due to wavelength-selective absorption. Varnish is a transparent, hard, protective finish or film primarily used in wood finishing but also for other materials. Varnish is traditionally a combination of a drying oil, a resin, and a thinner or solvent. The technology of paints, varnishes and enamels is changing rapidly and becoming more complex each day. The paint industry is an important segment of the chemical industry. Enamel paint is paint that air dries to a hard, usually glossy, finish, used for coating surfaces that are outdoors or otherwise subject to wear or variations in temperature. The Indian paint industry has seen a gradual shift in the preferences of people from the traditional whitewash to higher quality paints like emulsions and enamel paints with improvement in lifestyle. India is the second largest consumer of paint in Asia. Over the past few years, the Indian paint market has substantially grown and caught the attention of many major players. The market for paints in India is expected to grow at 1.5 times to 2 times GDP growth rate in the coming years. In terms of volumes, pigments demand is expected to reach 4.4 million tonnes. Due to increased Government funding for infrastructure, demand for paints both in industrial and decorative segment is set to rise, thereby rendering Indian paint industry to be poised for further growth. This handbook is designed for use by everyone engaged in the paints, pigments, varnishes and enamels industry. It provides all the information of the various formulae and processes of paints, pigments, varnishes and enamels. The major content of the book are paint testing, color in paint, maintenance paints, emulsion paints, exterior or interior paints, exterior or interior multicolor paints, exterior swimming pool paints and enamels, interior ceiling paints, metal paints, marine paints, enamel paints, interior fire- retardant paints, interior gloss paints, paint formulation, manufacture of natural copal varnishes, floor paints and enamels, varnishes, lacquers and floor finishes, white pigments, colored pigments, pigment dispersion etc. The book contains addresses of plant & machinery suppliers with their Photographs. It will be a standard reference book for professionals, entrepreneurs, those studying and researching in this important area and others interested in the field of paints, pigments, varnishes and enamels technology. 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March of the Pigments

Author : Mary Virginia Orna
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781839163265

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Take a colorful walk through human ingenuity. Humans have been unpacking the earth to use pigments since cavemen times. Starting out from surface pigments for cave paintings, we’ve dug deep for minerals, mined oceans for colors and exploited the world of plants and animals. Our accidental fumbles have given birth to a whole family of brilliant blues that grace our museums, mansions and motorcars. We’ve turned waste materials into a whole rainbow of tints and hues to color our clothes, our food and ourselves. With the snip of a genetic scissor, we’ve harnessed bacteria to gift us with “greener” blue jeans and dazzling dashikis. As the pigments march on into the future, who knows what new and exciting inventions will emerge? Mary Virginia Orna, a world-recognized expert on color, will lead you through an illuminating journey exploring the science behind pigments. Pausing for reflections en route to share stories around pigment use and discoveries informed by history, religion, sociology and human endeavour, this book will have you absorbing science and regaling tales. Jam packed with nuggets of information, March of the Pigments will have the curiously minded and the expert scientist turning pages to discover more.

Biochemistry and Physiology of Visual Pigments

Author : Helmut Langer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642857690

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Biochemistry and Physiology of Visual Pigments by Helmut Langer Pdf

This book is a report of a four-day Symposium on the Biochemistry and Physiology of Visual Pigments, which took place immediately after the VIth International Congress on Photobiology, held in Bochum, Federal Republic of Germany, in August 1972. This meeting, which brought together about 50 investigators of various aspects of the visual process, was devoted to the visual cells of both vertebrates and invertebrates. Whereas the International Symposium on the Biochemistry of the Retina, held at Nij megen, The Netherlands, in 1968, had concentrated on vertebrate photoreceptors, this Symposium dealt with invertebrate photoreceptors as well, so that workers in each field could become acquainted with recent progress in the other area. The papers presented at the Symposium were divided into six main topics, to each of which a half-day session was devoted. The six parts of this book, following the intro ductory lecture, essentially correspond to these sessions. In addition to the invited con tributions, the volume contains a number of short communications by other partici pants and two contributions by invited participants, who were unable to attend. The volume closes, as did the Symposium, with a General Discussion, prepared and moderated by S. L. BONTING, in which an attempt was made to integrate various new findings, and to reconcile certain points of disagreement.

Application of Bacterial Pigments as Colorant

Author : Wan Azlina Ahmad,Wan Yunus Wan Ahmad,Zainul Akmar Zakaria,Nur Zulaikha Yusof
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642245206

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Application of Bacterial Pigments as Colorant by Wan Azlina Ahmad,Wan Yunus Wan Ahmad,Zainul Akmar Zakaria,Nur Zulaikha Yusof Pdf

Environmental concerns regarding continuous use of synthetic dyes saw a revival in the demand for natural dyes as natural dyes exhibit better biodegradability and generally have a higher compatibility with the environment. However, one of the limitations on the use of natural dyes or pigments is the low extraction yield factors (a few grams of pigment per kg of dried raw material). Therefore, the exploitation of other biological sources such as fungi, bacteria and cell cultures offers interesting alternative. Microbial pigments such as from bacterial origins offer the advantage in terms of production compared to pigments extracted from vegetables or animals, due to its simple cell and fast culturing technique. This book offers interesting insight into initial works carried out to demonstrate the potential use of bacterial pigment as colorant for various applications.

The Complete book on Natural Dyes & Pigments

Author : NIIR Board of Consultants & Engineers
Publisher : ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2005-10-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9788178330327

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The Complete book on Natural Dyes & Pigments by NIIR Board of Consultants & Engineers Pdf

Natural dyes are dyes or colorants derived from plants, invertebrates, or minerals. The majority of natural dyes are vegetable dyes from plant sources. Dyeing is the process of imparting colors to a textile material. Different classes of dyes are used for different types of fiber and at different stages of the textile production process, from loose fibers through yarn and cloth to completed garments. There are technologies that manufacture the pigments for plastics, rubber and cosmetics. Therefore; dyes and pigments have a vast area of applications and have a huge demand in industry. Contrary to popular opinion, natural dyes are often neither safer nor more ecologically sound than synthetic dyes. They are less permanent, more difficult to apply, wash out more easily, and often involve the use of highly toxic mordant. Of course, the colour possibilities are far more limited; the color of any natural dye may be easily copied by mixing synthetic dyes, but many other colors are not easily obtained with natural dyes. However, some mordant are not very toxic, and the idea of natural dyestuffs is aesthetically pleasing. Applying natural dyes in your fabric production using enzymes will reduce your production cost and improve control. There are various kind of natural dyes; quinonoid dyes, cyanine dyes, azo dyes, biflvonyl dyes, omochromes, anthraquinone, coprosma gesus etc. The use of natural dyes in cloth making can be seen as a necessary luxury to trigger off a change in habits. Dyes which stand out for their beauty and ecological attributes would never be employed on just any material but on noble fabrics such as wool, silk, linen or cotton, made to last more than one season. Market value will benefit from consumer preferences for environmentally friendly products, which will support consumption of high performance dyes and organic pigments. This book basically deals with the use of carotenoids as food colours , bianthraquinones and related compounds, intermediate degradation products of biflavonyls, dyestuffs containing nuclear sulphonic and carboxylic acid groups, quinonoid dyes, cyanine dyes, optical whitening agents, natural dyes for food, stability of natural colourants in foods effect of additives, pyrimidine pigments, the total synthesis of the polyene pigments, red pigment from geniposidic acid and amino compound, effect of acid and amine on the formation of red pigment from geniposidic acid, effect of the substituted position of amino group and chain length of amino compound etc. Due to pollution problems in synthetic dyes and pigments industry, the whole world is shifting towards the manufacturing of natural dyes and pigments. The present book contains techniques of producing different natural dyes and pigments, which has huge demand in domestic as well as in foreign market. It is hoped that entrepreneurs, technocrats, existing units, institutional libraries will find this book very useful. 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Discoveries: Colors

Author : François Delamare,Bernard Guineau
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2000-11
Category : Art
ISBN : UVA:X004472713

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Discoveries: Colors by François Delamare,Bernard Guineau Pdf

Chronicles the history of dyes and pigments and their related industries, discussing colors in the Middle Ages; the explosion of supply and demand in the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries; and advances in industrial chemistry.

Pigment Compendium

Author : Nicholas Eastaugh,Valentine Walsh,Tracey Chaplin,Ruth Siddall
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 963 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781136373923

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Pigment Compendium by Nicholas Eastaugh,Valentine Walsh,Tracey Chaplin,Ruth Siddall Pdf

This is an essential purchase for all painting conservators and conservation scientists dealing with paintings and painted objects. It provides the first definitive manual dedicated to optical microscopy of historical pigments. Illustrated throughout with full colour images reproduced to the highest possible quality, this book is based on years of painstaking research into the visual and optical properties of pigments. Now combined with the Pigment Dictionary, the most thorough reference to pigment names and synonyms avaiable, the Pigment Compendium is a major addition to the study and understanding of historic pigments.

The Pigment Compendium

Author : Nicholas Eastaugh
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 509 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780750657495

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The Pigment Compendium by Nicholas Eastaugh Pdf

The Pigment Compendium Dictionary is a comprehensive information source for scientists, art historians, conservators and forensic specialists. Drawn together from extensive analystical research into the physical and chemical properties of pigments, this essential reference to pigment names and synonyms describes the inter-relationship of different names and terms. The Dictionary covers the field worldwide from pre-history to the present day, from rock art to interior decoration, from ethnography to contemporary art. Drawing on hundreds of hard-to-obtain documentary sources as well as modern scientific data each term is discussed in detail, giving both its context and composition. * Comprehensive list of pigment names and synonyms * Pigments used worldwide from pre-history to the present day * Contains information from hundreds of hard-to-obtain documentary sources