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Dye-sensitized Solar Cells
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2023
Source: Tamara M. Powers, Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University Today's modern world requires the use of a large amount of energy. While we harness energy from fossil fuels such as coal and oil, these sources are nonrenewable and thus the supply is limited. To maintain our global lifestyle, we must extract energy from renewable sources. The most promising renewable source, in terms of abundance, is the sun, which provides us with more than enough solar energy to fully fuel our...
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Single Crystal and Powder X-ray Diffraction
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2023
Source: Tamara M. Powers, Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University X-ray crystallography is a technique that uses X-rays to study the structure of molecules. X-ray diffraction (XRD) experiments are routinely carried out with either single-crystal or powdered samples. Single-crystal XRD: Single-crystal XRD allows for absolute structure determination. With single-crystal XRD data, the exact atomic positions can be observed, and thus bond lengths and angles can be determined. This...
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Absolute Quantum Yield Measurement of Powder Samples
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2012
In this video we will demonstrate measuring and calculating absolute quantum yield and chromaticity coordinates directly in powder samples using the Hitachi F-7000 Quantum Yield Measuring System.
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Porosimetry of a Silica Alumina Powder
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2023
Source: Kerry M. Dooley and Michael G. Benton, Department of Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA Surface area and pore size distribution are attributes used by adsorbent and catalyst manufacturers and users to ensure quality control and to determine when products are at the end of their useful lives. The surface area of a porous solid is directly related to its adsorption capacity or catalytic activity. The pore size distribution of an adsorbent or catalyst is...
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Synthesis of Plant Phenol-derived Polymeric Dyes for Direct or Mordant-based Hair Dyeing
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Cited by 12 •
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Here, we present a protocol to use pre-synthesized polymeric products derived from fungal laccase-catalyzed polymerization of plant phenols, either with or without mordant agents (e.g., FeSO4), to induce detergent-resistant keratin hair dyeing within 2.5 hours.
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Solubility determines how readily the colorant enters the formulation’s water phase, while dispersion describes how evenly it is distributed when complete dissolution does not occur. Water and surfactants can affect this behavior. Poor dissolution or dispersion may produce clumps, streaks, or uneven color, whereas compatible behavior supports a more consistent appearance.
Color intensity depends on the amount of colorant relative to the formulation and on how effectively available water supports dissolution or distribution. Increasing the measured dye level can strengthen the visible color, but uneven incorporation may create concentrated regions. Careful control of both concentration and mixing helps balance vividness with uniformity.
These defects can arise when the powder is not evenly distributed, when portions dissolve or disperse at different rates, or when the formulation changes during molding or drying. Mixing conditions and formulation stability therefore matter beyond the initial color selection. A stable, well-distributed colorant produces a more uniform product appearance over processing.
A practical workflow begins by selecting a colorant suited to the cleansing formulation and measuring it to control concentration. The powder is then incorporated during mixing, with attention to even distribution before the material is molded or dried. Checking the resulting color helps identify streaking, clumping, or insufficient intensity and guides adjustment.
Uniform color indicates that the colorant has been adequately dissolved or dispersed and remains distributed through the formulation during processing. Visible streaks or clumps suggest problems with incorporation or compatibility, while uneven fading can indicate limited formulation stability during drying or later handling. Appearance therefore provides a practical way to assess processing performance.
Their use extends across solid soap bars, powdered cleansers, and other colored personal-care products. In each case, formulators must relate color selection and measurement to solubility, surfactant interactions, dispersion, and stability. This makes the colorant system useful for connecting chemical principles with the development of products that retain a consistent visual appearance.