An annotated bibliography of recent significant publications on indigo and related compounds

Abstract

This bibliography lists and provides commentary on publications describing the history, preparation, chemistry and applications of indigo and related dyes. The dates of the publications are mostly, but not exclusively, later than the previously published indigo bibliography. Note that commentary by the author is placed after the bibliographic information and is set in italics.

Key words::

• analysis
• disposal
• history
• Maya blue
• physicochemical properties
• precursors
• sources
• structure determination
• synthesis

Declaration of interest: The author report no conflicts of interest. The author alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.