Special Techniques of Natural Dyeing using Mordants and Modifiers
- 1st Edition - July 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: Padma Shree Vankar, Dhara Shukla
- Language: English
Special Techniques of Natural Dyeing using Mordants and Modifiers explores the development of special auxiliaries that enhance the colourfastness, colour depth and sustai… Read more
Special Techniques of Natural Dyeing using Mordants and Modifiers explores the development of special auxiliaries that enhance the colourfastness, colour depth and sustainability of naturally dyed fabrics while maintaining a low carbon footprint. Key topics include chapters on mordants, bio-mordants, transitional metal salts and rare earth salts. Additionally, the book covers various modifiers and auxiliaries designed to improve colour adherence, as well as a chapter dedicated to post-mordanting treatments with amino compounds. Natural dye enthusiasts will gain valuable insights into using mordants sustainably and achieving vibrant, long-lasting colours from common flowers and other local vegetative materials.
- Provides understanding into the chemistry of natural dyeing and the importance of mordants.
- Explores new auxiliaries and mordants that enhance dyeing results.
- Emphasis on sustainable additives for natural dyeing.
Researchers and Academics; Chemists and Chemical Engineers; Textile Scientists and Engineers
SECTION 1: Role of Mordants in Natural Dyeing
1. Alum (3rd Group Element) Used as Mordants
2. Transition Metal Salts (Cr, Cu, Fe, Sn) Used as Mordants
3. Rare Earth Salts (La, Ce, Y) Used as Mordants
4. Bio-mordants – Plant-Based Biomordants
SECTION 2: Role of Auxiliaries
5. Role of Auxiliaries in Enhancing the Colour Strength of Natural Dyed Fabric
6. Role of Cationic Agents in Natural Dyeing Process
7. Role of Amino Compounds in Certain Natural Dyeing Processes
8. Role of Safe Finishing Agents in Natural Dyeing
SECTION 3: Modifiers
9. Safe Dispersing Agents in Natural Dyeing
10. Role of Certain Surfactants in Natural Dyeing
11. Chemical Management Systems for Natural Dyeing Processes
12. Recipe for Sustainable Natural Dyeing Process
SECTION 4: Sustainable Special Agents
13. Flower Anthocyanin
14. Dyeing and Antimicrobial Finish with Lemon Leaves
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: July 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Padma Shree Vankar
Dr. Padma Shree Vankar holds a Ph.D in organic chemistry and has over 25 years' experience in natural dyeing. She is currently working as Head in the Somaiya Centre of Excellence in Analytical and Measurement Sciences, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, India. Dr. Vankar's current research is in the characterization of newer natural dyes and designing synthetic strategies for eco-friendly dyes. She has written 8 books in the field, handled 10 major research projects on natural dyes, published 170 research publications and made one documentary film on process development in vegetable dyeing. Pankar has one Indian Patent granted on natural dye.
Affiliations and expertise
Head of Shimadzu, Somaiya Centre of Excellence in Analytical and Measurement Sciences, IndiaDS
Dhara Shukla
Dr. Dhara Shukla currently works at the Facility of Ecological and Analytical testing, Indian Institute of Technology, India.
She previously worked as a Senior Research Associate at the FEAT Laboratory, IIT Kanpur and as Chief Chemist in a Private company Shree R International. Dr. Shukla completed her CSIR fellowship of Research Associate in March 31st 2012 (on Bio Nano Particles from various Plant Extracts and their characterization). Her research interesting include dyeing with newer natural dyes, Nanochemistry and its application in textiles and heavy metal mitigation with fungal and other biotic sources.
Dr. Shukla has co-authored 3 books in the field and published 19 research papers.
Affiliations and expertise
Facility for Ecological and Analytical Testing, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India