Hacer Mutlu Danaci* and Neslihan Akin
University of Akdeniz, Turkey
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Gen Med (Los Angeles)
Titanium dioxide (TiO�??) nanoparticles have a wide range of applications including food, agriculture, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry, textile, plastic and paper industry, construction industry, since TiO�?? is a photo catalytic substance in building products, it is used to create self-cleaning surfaces. In addition, it finds use in building products due to its antibacterial properties, preventing steam formation, and creating UV resistant surfaces. In the paints applied to the exterior of the buildings, it prevents the adhesion of bacteria and dirt to the surface and ensures that the dirt is removed from the surface with the rain. It is used in coatings, ceramic surfaces, insulation products, photovoltaic batteries, although it is especially used in glasses due to its self-cleaning feature. The aim of this study is to try to understand the possible effects of TiO�?? nanoparticles used in building products on human health. In line with the purpose of the study, a literature review was conducted. However, a direct study on the human health effects of TiO�?? nanoparticles on building products could not be reached. In this context, studies in various fields investigating the effects of TiO�?? nanoparticles on human health have been examined in the literature. The effects revealed in the studies examined were compiled within the scope of this study exposure to TiO�?? nanoparticles is by mouth, inhalation, and skin contact. In addition, drugs used, body implants and environmental pollution cause exposure to TiO�?? nanoparticles. When the studies on the effects of TiO�?? nanoparticles on human health by multi-disciplines are examined, TiO�?? nanoparticles; It has been reported that it can cause toxic effects by accumulating in cells and tissues, cause edema and infection in the lungs, have a toxic effect on the blood-brain barrier, have a carcinogenic effect, affect the reproductive system, create an allergenic effect, and in some studies, no adverse effects have been observed. However, it was emphasized that more data and studies are needed. In addition, it was noted that the results of the experimental studies were related to the dose, method, duration, and particle size of the application. With this study, it is thought that TiO�??-containing products can be evaluated in terms of human health in the selection of construction products, and awareness can be raised in the pre-determination of the risks that may arise later. Keywords: Architecture, Titanium dioxide, Human health.
She received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Yıldız Technical University in 1998, and then her Master's degree titled "Analysis of Visual relationships between tourism-purpose buildings and environment on the coasts of Kemer and Knokke (Belgium)" in Akdeniz University Institute of Science, Department of Landscape Architecture in 2007, It is seen that he completed his doctorate in 2012 at Akdeniz University, Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Landscape Architecture. The subject of his doctorate is the study of local architecture and cultural landscape in the context of the Elmalı district of Antalya. He has studied in the fields of local architecture, architectural education, visual evaluation, aesthetics, ecological architecture and nanotechnology. In addition to his work at the office and the construction site, he has been working at Akdeniz University, Department of Landscape Architecture between 2005 and 2009, and since 2009, at Akdeniz University, Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architecture, Department of Building Science, within the framework of his professional experience. He received the title of Lecturer in 2014 and the Associate Professorship on April 27, 2015. She still studied at Akdeniz University, Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architecture, and Department of Building Science as a Professor.
