Recent Developments in Reactive Dyes

Review article discussing the developments in reactive dyes and methods of dye fixation. Topics include (i) major trends (ii) novel chromophores (iii) reactive group chemistry (iv) dyes containing two reactive groups (v) polyfunctional dyes (vi) dyes with improved environmental performance (vii) modification of cellulose prior to dye fixation (viii) polymerisation techniques for dye fixation (ix) reactive dyes for printing (x) dye mixtures (xi) effects of chemical and physical agencies on dyes