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Procurement of TIO2 involves a complex process, starting from sourcing the raw materials, primarily ilmenite, rutile, or titanium-bearing slag, to negotiating contracts with suppliers. Manufacturers often prioritize suppliers that can guarantee consistent quality, competitive pricing, and reliable delivery schedules. This necessitates strong relationships and strategic partnerships with mining companies, which are typically located in regions rich in titanium resources, such as Australia, South Africa, and Canada.

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The trend in the production of NPs is likely to lead to increasing amounts of nano-powders in the air, water and soil, which will consequently affect living organisms. Labielle et al. demonstrated that 25 % of Al(OH)3-coated TiO2 particles from sunscreens are dispersed as a stable colloid and become available to microorganisms and filter-feeders, while the remaining 75 % are probably incorporated into geogenic sediments, where they could become available to benthic fauna. Solar UV iradiation may penetrate as far as 20 m in the water column  and therefore photo-activate the dispersed particles, which may have an adverse effect on various aquatic organisms.

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