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Over the last several years, nanoparticles have come under scrutiny for adverse health effects. Nanoparticles are ultrafine particles between 1 to 100 nanometers in diameter. (To put this in perspective, the average human hair is around 80,000 nanometers thick.) Because of their size, which can be engineered and manipulated at the atomic or molecular level, nanoparticles exhibit unique physical, chemical, and biological properties. Titanium dioxide is one of the most commonly produced nanoparticles in the world.

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For a mini-review published in the journal Particle and Fibre Technology in 2021, scientists wanted to evaluate whether Ti02 particles contributed to the development and/or exacerbation of irritable bowel disease, and whether they altered the four elements of intestinal barrier function: the intestinal microbiota, the immune system, the mucus layer, and the epithelium. The breakdown of these four elements can contribute to autoimmune, neurological, inflammatory, infectious, and metabolic diseases. Following their review, the researchers concluded: “Data indicate that TiO2 is able to alter the four compartments of IBF and to induce a low-grade intestinal inflammation associated or not with pre-neoplastic lesions.” 

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Another essential aspect of titanium dioxide in plastic factories is its contribution to mechanical strength. When dispersed properly within the polymer matrix, TiO2 particles can reinforce the material, improving its tensile strength and impact resistance When dispersed properly within the polymer matrix, TiO2 particles can reinforce the material, improving its tensile strength and impact resistance When dispersed properly within the polymer matrix, TiO2 particles can reinforce the material, improving its tensile strength and impact resistance When dispersed properly within the polymer matrix, TiO2 particles can reinforce the material, improving its tensile strength and impact resistancetitanium dioxide for plastic factories. This enhancement makes the plastic more durable and suitable for load-bearing applications, such as pipes, containers, and construction materials.

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