scholarly journals Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles in Food and Personal Care Products

2012 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 2242-2250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Weir ◽  
Paul Westerhoff ◽  
Lars Fabricius ◽  
Kiril Hristovski ◽  
Natalie von Goetz
PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. e0235988
Author(s):  
Fan Wu ◽  
Matt Seib ◽  
Samantha Mauel ◽  
Sydney Klinzing ◽  
Andrea L. Hicks

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Musial ◽  
Rafal Krakowiak ◽  
Dariusz T. Mlynarczyk ◽  
Tomasz Goslinski ◽  
Beata J. Stanisz

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a material of diverse applications commonly used as a food additive or cosmetic ingredient. Its prevalence in products of everyday use, especially in nanosize, raises concerns about safety. Current findings on the safety of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) used as a food additive or a sunscreen compound are reviewed and systematized in this publication. Although some studies state that TiO2 NPs are not harmful to humans through ingestion or via dermal exposure, there is a considerable number of data that demonstrated their toxic effects in animal models. The final agreement on the safety of this nanomaterial has not yet been reached among researchers. There is also a lack of official, standardized guidelines for thorough characterization of TiO2 NPs in food and cosmetic products, provided by international authorities. Recent advances in the application of ‘green-synthesized’ TiO2 NPs, as well as comparative studies of the properties of ‘biogenic’ and ‘traditional’ nanoparticles, are presented. To conclude, perspectives and directions for further studies on the toxicity of TiO2 NPs are proposed.


2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 257-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenjuan Tan ◽  
Jose R. Peralta-Videa ◽  
Jorge L. Gardea-Torresdey

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nano-TiO2), one of the most produced engineered nanoparticles (ENPs), are used in pigments, photocatalysis, food additives, and personal care products.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (10) ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
D. Muthukrishnaveni D. Muthukrishnaveni ◽  
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Dr. D. Muruganandam Dr. D. Muruganandam

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