ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the main conclusions of this book. Currently, a significant scarcity of data regarding titanium (Ti), an emerging environmental contaminant, in various living organisms is noted. Most of the existing research has been conducted within controlled laboratory settings, with a notable absence of evaluations carried out within the context of environmental monitoring assessments. This knowledge gap is particularly evident when it comes to understanding trophic transfer and potential biomagnification processes, as investigations in real-life scenarios are notably lacking. Of critical concern is the limited understanding of the subcellular compartmentalization of Ti and its sublethal or lethal ecotoxicological effects. To address these gaps, future assessments should place a stronger emphasis on examining potential intracellular and physiological effects. This research will contribute to a better comprehension of Ti’s toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics in exposed organisms. In the realm of public health, Ti, once considered safe and permitted as a food additive worldwide, has come under increased scrutiny in recent decades due to accumulating evidence of its potential toxic effects, including genotoxicity. This shift in perspective underscores the importance of conducting additional ecotoxicological and toxicological assessments related to Ti, as further research is needed to fully understand its environmental and health implications.
