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Application of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles in Cancer Treatment

Titanium, being one of the most common elements in the world , is a metal which can be found in plants and animals. It naturally reacts with oxygen and forms titanium oxides, commonly found in soils, sands and ores. In fact, we are familiar with titanium dioxide in our daily lives, as it has a wide range of uses including paints, paper, plastics, cosmetics, sunscreen, etc. Mainly it is produced in two forms: pigment grade titanium and ultrafine (nanomaterial) titanium. Pigment grade form is used commonly in paints and plastics due to its high opacity and brightness, whereas nanomaterial form is chosen as sunscreen and catalyst. Photo-catalytic properties of  TiO2  have led numerous researches about its potential uses in the field of human health, especially as a treatment modality of cancer. Every year, hundreds of thousands people lose their lives due to cancer. As the treatments we have lose their effect on the disease, scientists look for new approaches. One of technique...