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The morphology of vitaminB2@P25TiO2NPs is coherent with the description of Degussa P25 typical population. Size distribution histograms were made from manual measures of the nanoparticles observed in SEM micrographs using ImageJ®. This data showed that more than 70% is anatase (between 20 and 60 nm) with a minor amount of rutile characteristic bars (between 80 and 100 nm) and a small amount of amorphous phase (<40 nm) [36]. Further analysis of the same sample areas with an EDS probe demonstrated the presence of organic material composed of C and O (Fig. 2). This material was found homogeneously distributed on the surface of the different shapes of P25TiO2NP, not in the background, indicating a specific interaction that could be attributed to the functionalization of the P25TiO2NPs with vitamin B2.

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Prof. Maged Younes, Chair of EFSA’s expert Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF), wrote of the decision: “Taking into account all available scientific studies and data, the Panel concluded that titanium dioxide can no longer be considered safe as a food additive. A critical element in reaching this conclusion is that we could not exclude genotoxicity concerns after consumption of titanium dioxide particles. After oral ingestion, the absorption of titanium dioxide particles is low, however they can accumulate in the body.”

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Overall, TiO2 pigment factories play a crucial role in the production of titanium dioxide pigment, a versatile material that is indispensable in various industries. These factories employ advanced technology and adhere to strict quality control measures to ensure that the pigment produced is of the highest quality. By focusing on environmental sustainability and offering custom blending services, TiO2 pigment factories continue to meet the growing demand for titanium dioxide pigment and contribute to the development of innovative products in different industries.

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