Comparison (IMAGE) Institute for Basic Science Caption When exposed to the electron beam, polymer molecules (polystyrene sulfonate) are degraded more rapidly in the glycerol solution than in D2O. Credit IBS Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.