Handbook on Natural Dyes for Industrial Applications

by Padma S. Vankar
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This is a single book with Color Photographs which has information related to extraction of dyestuffs from 19 common flowers, weeds, bark or leaves and its application on cotton silk and wool fabrics for textile industry. The book describes the step wise methodology of extraction, mordanting and dyeing with photos of the actual plants part used for extraction of Natural dye. Shade cards have been incorporated so that the full gamut of colors can be visualized from each dyestuff.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Padma S. Vankar

The Author Dr. Padma S. Vankar, works as Principal Research Scientist, in Facility for Ecological and Analytical Testing (FEAT) at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.  She has been engaged in the screening and characterization of newer natural dyes for the past 10 years.  She also works in the area of designing synthetic strategies for Ecofriendly dyes using microwave heating system.  Using innovative technology for natural dyeing has been her main emphasis.  The author has conducted several workshops throughout India in order to popularize natural dyeing. 

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Title
Handbook on Natural Dyes for Industrial Applications
Author
Padma S. Vankar
Edition
Ist ed.
Publisher
National Institute of Industrial Research, 2007
ISBN
8189579010, 9788189579012
Length
xiv+472p., Tables; Figures; Notes; Plates; References; 23cm.
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