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Advances in Color Chemistry and their Impact on the Paint Industry

Benedict Nnachi Alum

Department of Publications and Extension, Kampala International University, Uganda

ORCID: https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0009-0005-14855776

ABSTRACT

The broad topic of colour chemistry covers the manufacturing, applications, and invention of pigments and dyes, which are essential to the paint and coating, textile, and electronics industries, among others. Recent advances in colour chemistry have had a significant impact on the paint business, particularly with regard to coating sustainability, usefulness, and durability. This review sought to address how improved pigments, green chemistry solutions, and new technology could revolutionise the paint business as a result of recent advances in colour chemistry. The use of nanotechnology in the creation of nanopigments which have superior optical properties and produce vibrant, long-lasting colours that are resistant to weather is one of the other novel aspects. These advancements take into account the growing customer interest in eco-friendly products in addition to adhering to the rules governing low-VOC formulations. Technology advancements have also improved product positioning and quality through colour matching and customisation choices. We conducted a comprehensive literature review of scientific databases and reports from academic and industrial sources to gain a systematic understanding of current and upcoming trends, issues, and developments in the field of colour chemistry and the paint industry. The importance of colour chemistry in advancing the coating industry across several industries, including automotive, architecture, and consumer electronics, is expected to be increased by future developments in colour chemistry research, which are anticipated to further advance the field of material science and application methods.

Keywords: Colour chemistry, Nanopigments, Color matching, Functional coatings, Regulatory compliance

CITE AS: Benedict Nnachi Alum (2024). Advances in Color Chemistry and their Impact on the Paint Industry. INOSR APPLIED SCIENCES 12(2):43-50. https://doi.org/10.59298/INOSRAS/2024/12.2.435000