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Acute toxicity and biodistribution of different sized titanium dioxide particles in mice after oral administration.
Jiangxue Wang,Guoqiang Zhou,Chunying Chen,Hongwei Yu,Tiancheng Wang,Yongmei Ma,Guang Jia,Yuxi Gao,Bai Li,Jin Sun,Yufeng Li,Fang Jiao,Yuliang Zhao,Zhifang Chai +13 more
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Biodistribution experiment showed that TiO(2) mainly retained in the liver, spleen, kidneys, and lung tissues, which indicated thatTiO( 2) particles could be transported to other tissues and organs after uptake by gastrointestinal tract.About:
This article is published in Toxicology Letters.The article was published on 2007-01-30. It has received 1024 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Acute toxicity & Hydropic degeneration.read more
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Bio-nanocomposites for food packaging applications
TL;DR: The most promising nanoscale fillers are layered silicate nanoclays such as montmorillonite and kaolinite as mentioned in this paper, which can provide active and/or smart properties to food packaging systems.
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Titanium dioxide nanoparticles: a review of current toxicological data
TL;DR: itanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) are manufactured worldwide in large quantities for use in a wide range of applications and there is an enormous lack of epidemiological data regarding TiO2 NPs in spite of its increased production and use.
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Development of alternative photocatalysts to TiO2: Challenges and opportunities
TL;DR: In this article, the main achievements obtained with photocatalyst alternatives to TiO2 in the three main niches for this technology are summarized, with an historical perspective, in order to assess which of the photoactive materials are best for each particular application.
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Toxicity of titanium dioxide nanoparticles to rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): gill injury, oxidative stress, and other physiological effects.
TL;DR: The toxicity of TiO2 NPs to the main body systems of rainbow trout is described to conclude that titanium dioxide nanoparticles are not a major ionoregulatory toxicant, or haemolytic, at the concentration and exposure times used.
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Food packaging based on polymer nanomaterials
TL;DR: In this article, the latest innovations in food packaging, using improved, active and smart nanotechnology is analyzed, and the limits to the development of the new polymer nanomaterials that have the potential to completely transform the food packaging industry.
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