SURFACE FUNCTIONALIZATION AND SIZE MODULATE THE FORMATION OF REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES AND GENOTOXIC EFFECTS OF CELLULOSE NANOFIBRILS

Surface functionalization and size modulate the formation of reactive oxygen species and genotoxic effects of cellulose nanofibrils

Abstract Background Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) have emerged as a sustainable and environmentally friendly option for a broad range of applications.The fibrous nature and high biopersistence of CNFs call for a thorough toxicity assessment, but it is presently unclear which physico-chemical properties could play a role in determining the potential

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Contractual relationship in the practice of Russian federalism

The contractual mechanism of the federal relations regulation is fixed in the constitutional norms.However, the implementation practice for almost a quarter of a century indicates ambiguous tendencies.The paper analyzes the problems of concluding and implementing agreements on the distribution of powers and subject matters between the public author

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Transaction Frequency and Hedging in Commodity Processing

This study examines the effect of transaction frequency on profit and cash flow risk for firms that periodically purchase Surface Spray inputs, continuously transform inputs into outputs, and periodically sell output.Soybean-processing profit and cash flows are computed for unhedged, direct-hedged, and risk-minimizing-hedged processing with up to 5

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