Striving to make the world a more sustainable place, one dye at a time.

Welcome to the Sustainable Dye Chemistry Laboratory’s Research Website!

At the heart of our research interests is the design, development, and application of bio-based and synthetic dyes, with a focus on reducing environmental impact without compromising coloristic properties like photostability. Our research explores both fundamental principles and real-world applications, bridging the gap between scientific discovery and practical innovation.

• Our work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

by developing greener methods for designing and developing dyes

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

by pursuing water-efficient coloration technologies to minimize environmental pollution

• Our laboratory is affiliated with the BioColours Consortium and the NSF Center for Accelerated Photocatalysis (CAPs). We welcome collaborations with researchers, industry professionals, and institutions whose interests align with ours.

Our laboratory is affiliated with the BioColour Consortium, a global team of researchers dedicated to exploring sources of biocolor for industrial applications such as textile dyeing. 

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Our laboratory is affiliated with the Center for Accelerated Photocatalysis, a team of researchers from different US academic institutions dedicated to utilizing self-driving lab (SDL) technology to accelerate discovery for photochemical reactions.

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Est. 2022. We 💚 sustainable/less toxic dyes! @chemist2dye4 = our PI and @ncstatewilson = our home (GO PACK ❤️🖤🤍)

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