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In the paper industry, titanium dioxide is used as a coating to improve the opacity and printability of paper products
titanium
titanium dioxide used for white pigments. The pigment helps to create a bright white surface that enhances the visual appeal of printed materials, making them more attractive and professional-looking. TiO2 is also used in the production of inkjet papers and photo printing papers to achieve high-quality images with sharp colors and fine details.

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Lithopone was developed in the 1870s as a substitute for lead carbonate (lead white), to overcome its drawbacks of toxicity and poor weathering resistance. Within a few years, titanium dioxide displaced lithopone to become the white pigment (PW6) par excellence in the industry and the world’s best-selling inorganic pigment. However, titanium is a product whose price is subject to large price variations due to product availability. These price increases affect the competitiveness of finished products, and so the search for an alternative to titanium dioxide has generated a variety of possibilities to optimise its use. 

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