Photochemistry plays an important role in everyday life. Some of the examples are given below:
1. In vision
2. In photosynthesis
3. In the manufacture of many inorganic compounds. For example: a number of polymerization reactions are initiated by light.
4. On photography
5. On modern printing technology
6. In phototeching used in electronic industry.
7. In the manufacture of integrated circuits used in electronic devices.
Damaging Effects of Photochemistry:
The most well known damaging effect of photochemistry is the effect of sunlight on the dyes used for coloring of fabrics. Due to this effect colored fabrics fade away.
