Pigments are widely used in people's daily life, such as food additives, cosmetics,
pharmaceuticals, textiles, etc. In recent years, the natural pigments produced by …

Colors with their attractive appeal have been an integral part of human lives and the easy
cascade of chemical catalysis enables fast, bulk production of these synthetic colorants with …

Natural pigments sourced from ores, insects, plants and animals were the colorants used
since prehistoric period. Synthetic dyes which took the place of natural pigments in the …

Consumer awareness related to the excessive use of synthetic additives in foods and
personal care items has driven industries toward the development of the biotechnological …

Synthetic colorants have predominated over natural colorants mainly due to their relatively
more stable color, larger synthesis scale, and lower manufacturing costs. However, the …

In current years, natural pigments are facing a fast-growing global market due to the
increase of people's awareness of health and the discovery of novel pharmacological effects …

Microbial pigments are gaining more attention in recent times due to their versatile
applications in the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, and textile industries. The development …

Agri-food waste biomass is the most abundant organic waste and has high valorisation
potential for sustainable bioproducts development. These wastes are not only recyclable in …

Pigments that produce microorganisms and microalgae are quite common in nature.
However, there is a long way from the Petri dish to the market place. Ten years ago …

Pigments are involved in many aspects of human life, including food, cosmetics, and textiles.
At present, the pigment market is mainly occupied by synthetic pigments. However, synthetic …