The photocatalytic and cytotoxic effects of titanium dioxide particles used in sunscreens
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles are used in sunscreens to reflect UV radiation from the skin. However, titanium dioxide as anatase and rutile crystal forms is a well-known photocatalyst. The nanoparticles are surface coated with inert inorganic oxides such as silica and alumina or organics such as or...
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University College London (University of London)
2006
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