This revised and up-dated second edition provides a current insight into how the fundamental principles of the chemistry of colour are applied in dyes and pigments. The text has been expanded and re-written throughout, while largely maintaining the structure of the first edition. In particular, the chapter on functional dyes has been substantially re-written to embrace the significant developments in chemistry and technology that this area has experienced in the last decade. As industry and society have become increasingly sensitive towards environmental issues, the chapter describing how the colour industry has been responding is expanded to reflect this growing importance. A new chapter is introduced on colour in cosmetics, with particular emphasis on hair dyes, reflecting the growing international, industrial significance of this topic. This chapter is co-written with Dr Olivier Morel.

Colour Chemistry will be of interest to academics and industrialists who are specialists in colour science or who have involvement with the diverse range of coloured materials, for example traditional application in textiles, paints, printing inks, plastics and cosmetics, and functional applications in electronics and biology. Broad and balanced in its coverage, this book provides an introduction to the chemistry of colour that is ideal for students, graduates and those in industry and academia seeking an introduction to the topic.

Robert Christie is a Professor in Colour Chemistry and Technology at Heriot-Watt University, Scotland, and a Distinguished Adjunct Professor at the King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. He also acts as a consultant to the colour manufacturing and application industry worldwide.

About the Author

Robert Christie is a Professor in Colour Chemistry and Technology at Heriot-Watt University, Scotland, and a Distinguished Adjunct Professor at the King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. He also acts as a consultant to the colour manufacturing and application industry worldwide.

Reviews

"... a concise and readable book, at a very affordable price. I can strongly recommend it to students of colour chemistry or applied chemistry, and to anyone desiring a comprehensive overview of modern colour chemistry."

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"The more I read, the better I liked it ... [the] best source of information on the subject."

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"...an important and very useful book."

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"... a unique book that provides an excellent, up-to-date overview of colour chemistry at an affordable price. It is easy to read and will benefit students, specialists and non-specialists in industry and academe."

* Review of first edition *

"... provides a complete overview of the subject matter and will benefit all that choose to read it!"

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"... a good fundamental introduction to the art of colour science through its broad and balanced coverage ... a valuable reference for both students studying colour science and those working within the coloration industry."

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Book Information
ISBN 9781849733281
Author Robert Christie
Format Paperback
Page Count 312
Imprint Royal Society of Chemistry
Publisher Royal Society of Chemistry