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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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In addition to these traditional uses, titanium dioxide is gaining popularity in emerging fields such as photocatalysis and solar energy conversiontitanium dioxide product supplier. Its ability to absorb UV light and generate electron-hole pairs makes it suitable for use in devices that convert sunlight into electrical energy. Furthermore, titanium dioxide's photocatalytic properties allow it to break down organic pollutants in water and air, making it an eco-friendly solution for environmental remediation.

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