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Methods of Ink Production

Method Summary of Procedure Positive Aspects Negative Aspects
SynthetINK Production of biological pigments using synthetic biology.
    -After the DNA is in the cells, we only need to pay for the media
    -Little to no by-products
    -More applicable in a world heading towards a green alternatives
    -High initial investment
    -Hard to compete with existing industry giants
Chemical Synthesis The combining of many industrial chemicals to result in a colorant. Evolution of the industry has resulted in cheap production.
    -Harmful byproducts
    -Dangerous chemicals
Plant Extraction Growing pigmented plants for harvest and extraction of pigments. Provides oxygen from plants.
    -requires large areas of land
    -Time consuming
Carbon-black production Incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. Industry evolution has allowed it to be cheap.
    --Numerous and harmful byproducts (including greenhouse gasses)