Review: development of inkjet printing colorants in ceramics

Purpose The review glances upon the colorants used for printing on ceramic substrates by ink jet technology and techniques, chemistry involved during the selection of the colorants. Design/methodology/approach The ink jet technology is an easy and a convenient technique, specially designed colorants are used for such applications with tailor made properties and features. Findings New developments in technology and chemistry of colorants to achieve successes in application studies of ceramic substrates. Research limitations/implications N/A. Practical implications This review glances upon the history, development and practical approach of the current techniques with available dyes and pigments and the techniques involved during the synthesis and application. Originality/value The review paper provides information about the development of the inkjet technique on ceramics and available colorants with methods.