Abstract
Molecules of high electron affinity may be able to enhance radiobiological damage by increasing the effective diffusion radius of hydrated electrons produced by radiation. They do this by acting as electron carriers and electron transfer agents.
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ADAMS, G., MICHAEL, B. & RICHARDS, J. Three Stage Electron Transfer in Aqueous and Alcoholic Solutions. Nature 215, 1248–1250 (1967). https://doi.org/10.1038/2151248a0
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