His studies also helped chart the behavior of free radicals, highly reactive molecules or atoms that can be associated with aging and cancer.

What matrix material would be sufficiently stable towards these very reactive molecules?

The next problem is how to trap the reactive molecules in the matrix.

Free radicals are highly reactive molecules produced by cells during normal metabolism.

The task of positioning reactive molecules simply doesn't require them.

These reactive molecules contribute in the destruction process of the microorganisms.

The drug traps free radicals - highly reactive molecules that cause cell damage.

Synthesis and observation of these reactive molecules are generally accomplished by matrix-isolation methods.

This state of higher energy is unfavorable, and the surface atoms will try to reduce it by binding to available reactive molecules.

Free radicals are highly reactive molecules that can combine with other substances and change them in a harmful way.