china r960 tio2

Rutile, the most common form of titanium dioxide, is a reddish-brown pigment with a high refractive index and excellent weathering resistance. It is mainly used in paints, coatings, plastics, and paper industries due to its ability to provide excellent whiteness, opacity, and UV protection. Rutile titanium dioxide is typically produced by the sulfate process, which involves the reaction of titanium ore with sulfuric acid to produce titanium sulfate. The resulting solution is then treated with ammonia to precipitate titanium hydroxide, which is subsequently calcined at high temperatures to obtain rutile titanium dioxide.

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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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