rutile vs anatase factories

Hitox and Tio2 are two terms that could potentially refer to brand names or specific types of titanium dioxide products within the industry. While Hitox does not directly correspond to a well-known manufacturer or product line in the TiO2 sector, Tio2 might be seen as an abbreviated form of titanium dioxide. However, it's crucial to note that there are numerous manufacturers of titanium dioxide worldwide, each offering different grades and specialized forms of TiO2 tailored to meet diverse industrial needs.

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Moreover, TiO2 exhibits strong photocatalytic activity. When exposed to sunlight, it can break down organic pollutants, making it an eco-friendly choice for exterior applications. This property not only improves air quality around buildings but also helps maintain the cleanliness of the painted surface by breaking down dirt and grime This property not only improves air quality around buildings but also helps maintain the cleanliness of the painted surface by breaking down dirt and grime This property not only improves air quality around buildings but also helps maintain the cleanliness of the painted surface by breaking down dirt and grime This property not only improves air quality around buildings but also helps maintain the cleanliness of the painted surface by breaking down dirt and grimetitanium dioxide for interior and exterior wall paint material factories.

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In a study published in the journal Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology in 2020, researchers examined the effects of food additives titanium dioxide and silica on the intestinal tract by grouping and feeding mice three different food-grade particles — micro-TiO2, nano-TiO2, and nano-SiO2.  With all three groups, researchers observed changes in the gut microbiota, particularly mucus-associated bacteria. Furthermore, all three groups experienced inflammatory damage to the intestine, but the nano-TiO2 displayed the most pronounced changes. The researchers wrote: “Our results suggest that the toxic effects on the intestine were due to reduced intestinal mucus barrier function and an increase in metabolite lipopolysaccharides which activated the expression of inflammatory factors downstream. In mice exposed to nano-TiO2, the intestinal PKC/TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway was activated. These findings will raise awareness of toxicities associated with the use of food-grade TiO2 and SiO2.”

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Below are selected applications of photocatalytic pollutant decomposition processes on titanium oxide:
1. Self-cleaning surfaces: for the production of glass for spotlights, traffic lights, car mirrors, window panes, for road paints, for covering sound-absorbing screens and tunnel walls.
2. Air cleaning and odor removal: filters that are used in enclosed spaces (e.g. public toilets) or filters for air-conditioning equipment.
3. Water treatment: groundwater treatment installations, water purification installations in the intakes of drinking water from rivers.
4. Self-disinfecting materials: towels, linings, clothing, equipment in hospitals, wall surfaces of operating rooms.
5. Removal of lesions: anti-cancer therapy.

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  • Titanium dioxide nanoparticles have also been found in human placentae and in infant meconium, indicating its ability to be transferred from mother to fetus.