Metallic effect pigments significantly reduce flow-line visibility on glossy plastic surfaces

Metallic effects on plastic surfaces have become standard in many industries, from automotive interiors and exteriors to toys ...
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Powdered Pigments: Three Centuries of Pastel Drawings

First used during the Renaissance, pastels have long been a staple in artist studios. "Powdered Pigments" brings together 30 outstanding examples from the Museum’s collection. First used during the ...
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Low-cost synthesis of pearlescent pigments achieved using vanadium phosphates

Thanks to their special iridescence and unmatched beauty, pearls have been highly sought after throughout history. Due to their rarity and demand, the development of pearlescent pigments to mimic the ...
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Natural Pigments in Architecture: Sources, Applications and Why to Use Them

In the face of a climate emergency, various fields are under pressure to reformulate their operations and actions, and architecture is no exception. After all, the built environment and the ...
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Arming vegetables with anti-inflammatory properties using plant pigments

Metabolic engineering is a field of plant biotechnology that seeks to genetically modify plant metabolic pathways to generate plant varieties with improved health benefits. Recently, scientists ...
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Japanese scientists look to create vegetables with anti-inflammatory properties using plant pigments

A team at the Tokyo University of Science and Iwate Biotechnology Research Center have successfully genetically engineered tomatoes to produce the plant pigment betalain with significant ...