Colour Research Lab
About
Colour Research Lab was founded in 2017 in the Department of Textile Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro Sindh Pakistan. The specific aim of the lab is R&D in colour science and applications. The lab was initially established in 2004 with the title of Colour Measuring and Microscopy Lab.
Testing Services
Whiteness and yellowness
Opacity
Gloss
Colour yield (K/S) values/curves
Colour coordinates (E.g. CIE L* a* b* C* ho)
Colour difference assessment and evaluation (E.g. CMC)
Colour match prediction
Colour Inconstancy and metamerism
Reflectance, absorbance and transmittance values/curves
UV transmittance of liquids and solids
Dye concentration profile and calibration curve
Dye adsorption / exhaustion
Dye diffusion / absorption
Dye fixation
Standard colourfastness (E.g. ISO 105 series)
Water absorbency
R&D Services
Colour matching and shade card development
Developing and optimising colour formulations
Coloration process development
Ultrasonic assisted extractions and applications
Coloration of electrospun nanofibrous materials
Key Facilities
Datacolor Dual Beam Spectrophotometer 850
Specord UV-Vis Spectrophotometer 200 Plus
Standard Visual Colour Assessment Booth
Colourfastness testing equipment (SDL and SDC)
Video Microscope (up to x1000)
Elma Ultrasonic Baths E100H
Linari Multi-Needle Electrospinning Machine
Heated Magnetic Mixers
Contact Us
☎ +92 22 2772250-73 (ext. 6124 and 6121)
📧 awais.khatri@faculty.muet.edu.pk
✉ Colour Research Lab, Department of Textile Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro - 76060 Sindh Pakistan
Lab Productivity
Funded Projects
NRPU - 6866 (PKR 7.47 M): Colouration of electrospun nanofibrous mats for advanced apparels – 2017-2023
Postgraduate Theses
2023 – Digital ink-jet printing of electrospun cellulose nanofibrous web with reactive inks
2022 – Screen printing of cellulose electrospun nanofibers with PDA polymer
2021 – Sustainable reactive dyeing process for readymade garments
2020 – Development of indigenous natural indigo dye for denim industry
2020 – Environmentally friendly denim dyeing with indigenous natural indigo dye
2018 – Development of environmentally sustainable reactive dye formulation for dyeing cotton fabric
2017 – Ultrasonic-assisted dyeing of cotton with natural color extracted from Marigold flower
2014 – Ultrasonic assisted and exhaust dyeing of bamboo knitted fabric with reactive Dyes
Graduate Theses
2023 – Ultrasonic-assisted dyeing of cotton with natural madder dye
2023 – Ultrasonic-assisted dyeing of cotton with natural and synthetic indigo dyes
2022 – Ultrasonic-assisted cold-pad-batch bleaching of cotton fabric
2021 – Natural indigo dyeing of bamboo fabric by exhaust and ultrasonic methods
2021 – Use of natural reducing agent in dyeing of denim warp with indigo dye for improving sustainability
2018 – Developing one-bath ink for digital printing of polyester cotton blended fabric
2017 – Development of natural dyeing process for cotton fabric with indigenous indigo dye extract
2017 – Printing of cotton fabric with indigenous natural indigo dye extract
2016 – Ultrasonic dyeing of cotton fabric with reactive dyes using biodegradable alkaline organic salt
2012 – Study on comparison of mercerization and cationization of cotton fabric for reactive dyes
2011 – Effect of Biodegradable NTA salt on reactive dyeing of cotton fabric by exhaust process
2007 – Quality economic and ecological aspects of new continuous dyeing processes for sulphur dyes
2006 – Optimization of pigment printing paste recipe
Publications
Coloration Technology 2023; doi.org/10.1111/cote.12713
Cellulose 2023; doi.org/10.1007/s10570-023-05396-1
Coloration Technology 2022; DOI: 10.1111/cote.12599
Journal of the Textile Institute 2021; 112(5):801-808
Journal of the Textile Institute 2021; DOI: 10.1080/00405000.2021.1964202
Journal of the Textile Institute 2020; vol. 111, issue 5, pg. 765-774
Coloration Technology 2020; 136(5):427-434
Sustainable progress into batchwise coloration of polyurethane nanofibers by using ultrasonic energy
Journal of the Textile Institute 2020; 111(5):723-733
Journal of Natural Fibers 2016; 13(6):749-758
Coloration Technology 2015; 131(5):374-378
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry 2015; 25:178-183
Science International-Lahore 2011; 23(3):213-216
2nd International Conference on Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering, 12/2019. ISBN: 978-969-7710-03-4
Ultrasonic Dyeing of Cotton with Natural Dye Extracted from Marigold Flower
Proceedings of the 13th Asian Textile Conference 11/2015; Vol. 3 Part C, 1100-1105. ISBN: 978-0-7300-0039-6
Higher Education Commission Pakistan, 2018. ISBN: 978-969-417-209-5
Springer, Singapore 09/2014; 107-112. ISBN: 978-981-287-011-7
Springer-Verlag/Wien, New York 01/2012; 229-235. ISBN: 978-3-7091-0109-4
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development edited by Muhammad Aslam Uqaili and Khanji Harijan
Team
Dr. Awais Khatri (Lead)
Dr. Aijaz Ahmed Babar (Lab Supervisor, on postdoctoral leave)
Dr. Shamshad Ali (Former Member)
Engr. Farah Ishaque (Former Research Assistant)
Engr. Noman Junejo (Former Research Assistant)
Engr. Alishba Javeed (Former Research Assistant)
Postgraduate Research Students
Engr. Hafiz Usama Imaad (Ph.D. Student)
Engr. Afifa-tul-Ain (Former Student)
Engr. Asifa Sattar (Former Student)
Engr. Farah Ishaque (Former Student)
Engr. Noman Junejo (Former Student)
Engr. Alishba Javeed (Former Student)
Engr. Kashif Khan Khuhro (Former Student)
Engr. Urooj Baig (Former Student)
Dr. Safdar Ali Larik (Former Student)