| abstract |
An ink composition is disclosed which contains at least one novel dye (CU) n (SAU) m that is capable of self-assembling under appropriate conditions to form supramolecular structures. More than one novel dye (CU) n (SAU) m and/or at least one non-colored self-assembling compound (SAU′) p (X) q may be incorporated in these supramolecular structures. Also disclosed is an ink-jet printing process using these novel dyes, and an ink-jet printing apparatus provided with an ink cartridge containing such a dye. |