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Isosaccharinic acid (HISA, or ISA in its deprotonated form) is the main degradation product of cellulose under alkaline conditions. It can form strong complexes with radionuclides and other toxic metal ions, eventually enhancing their mobility in the context of nuclear waste repositories and other environmental systems.
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