TY - BOOK AU - Cirilo, Giuseppe. AU - Iemma,Francesca TI - Antioxidant polymers: synthesis, properties, and applications SN - 9781118208540 (hardback) AV - TP159.A5 A58 2012 U1 - 613.286 23 PY - 2012/// CY - Beverly, MA, Hoboken, N.J. PB - Scrivener, Wiley KW - Antioxidants KW - Polymers KW - Stabilizing agents KW - TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Textiles & Polymers KW - bisacsh N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - "It is well known that reactive oxygen species (ROS) are involved in a variety of physiological and pathological processes. ROS are continuously balanced by antioxidative defense systems in healthy individuals. However, when the physiological balance between pro-oxidants and antioxidants is disrupted in favor of the former, oxidative stress occurs ensuing in potential damage for the organism"-- UR - http://catalogimages.wiley.com/images/db/jimages/9781118208540.jpg ER -