A review of history, properties, classification, applications and challenges of natural and synthetic dyes

Natural dyes have been used for centuries for coloring textiles, food, and other materials. Synthetic dyes are particularly popular due to their ease of use, wide range of available colors, and fastness. However, their usage comes with significant environmental and health challenges. In recent years...

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Main Authors: Emmanuel Ohifueme Alegbe, Taofik Olatunde Uthman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-07-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024096774