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Nano-Pigments: Applications and Ecological Impact: A Review

Riya SrivastavaDepartment of Chemistry, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur – 492001, IndiaManisha AgrawalDepartment of Chemistry, Rungta College of Engineering and Technology, Bhilai – 490024, Chhattisgarh, IndiaSarvaree BanoDepartment of Chemistry, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur – 492001, Chhattisgarh, India

Vol 6 No 5 (2022): Volume 6, Issue 5, May 2022 | Pages: 92-99

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 28-05-2022

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Abstract

Pigments are insoluble compounds that provide colours to the materials they are used in (e.g. paints, inks, cosmetics, etc.). These days, technology is shifting towards identifying, developing, and applying the use of nanomaterials, including the use of nano-pigments. Nano-pigments are pigments having particle sizes ranging from 1 to 100 nano metres (nm). However, recently the application of nano-pigments proved to be a boon for chemical industries. There will be a discussion over different kinds of pigments – inorganic as well as organic. The paper will focus on the comparison of Nano-pigments over the use of conventional micro-sized pigments. The main applications of pigments and the impact of nano-pigments will also be discussed. Additionally, there will be an overview of some nano-pigments, their syntheses, and applications. There will be a focus on the health and environmental impact of nano particles and nano pigments, with a discussion over the Environmental Guidelines.

Keywords

Nanomaterials, nano-pigments, nanoparticles, pigments, dyes, ecology.


Citation of this Article

Riya Srivastava, Manisha Agrawal, Sarvaree Bano, “Nano-Pigments: Applications and Ecological Impact: A Review” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 6, Issue 5, pp 92-99, May 2022. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2022.605012

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