I've been experimenting with T10 dextran coated iron oxide nanoparticles, obviously not the same as fullerenes, but still a very interesting tool, I've been testing if the coating is giving the particle antioxidant abilities because of it's the (basically) indigestable sugar chains (glucose) creating a high surface area which are largely made from hydroxyl groups, I hypothesised this act's as a «sink» for reactive
oxygen species converting them to water.
Not exact matches
In the presence of
oxygen, several types of bacteria, along with a few
species of yeast,
convert glucose or alcohol to acetic acid; too much of that and a winemaker is left with vinegar.
«And while humans are the
species most responsible for transforming
oxygen into complaints, it's important to note that other animal life, including mammals, birds, and reptiles, also
convert massive amounts of O2 into displeased growls and screeches about their habitats and food sources.»
Buildings operate like trees; they sequester carbon, make
oxygen, distill water, provide habitat for thousands of
species, and
convert solar income into all the thermal and electrical energy they need — and sell excess power to the neighbors.