Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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578735 | Journal of Hazardous Materials | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The photocatalytic properties of TiO2 are exploited in numerous applications. ⺠The potential toxicity of photo-activated (UV pre-irradiated) TiO2 is unknown. ⺠We studied toxicity of non-irradiated and UV pre-irradiated anatase TiO2 particles. ⺠UV pre-irradiated (photo-activated) TiO2 particles show higher toxic potential. ⺠These findings are important for evaluating human and environmental risk assessment.
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Authors
Jana PetkoviÄ, Tadeja Küzma, Katja Rade, SaÅ¡a Novak, Metka FilipiÄ,