Biological particles in the Earth's atmosphere are a distinctive category of ice nucleating
particles (INPs) due to their capability of facilitating ice crystal formation in clouds at …

In nature, many biological organisms have developed the exceptional antifreezing ability to
survive in extremely cold environments. Inspired by the freeze resistance of these …

Existing polyamide (PA) membrane synthesis protocols are underpinned by controlling
diffusion-dominant liquid-phase reactions that yield subpar spatial architectures and …

Cryopreservation of tissues and organs can bring transformative changes to medicine and
medical science. In the past decades, limited progress has been achieved, although …

Flexible electronic sensors based on conductive hydrogels have received extensive
attention in the field of smart wearable electronics. However, the existing hydrogels usually …

It is now established that crystalline cellulose is held together not just by hydrogen bonding,
but also by dispersion forces and by electrostatic attraction modulated by stereoelectronic …

Ice binding proteins modulate ice nucleation/growth and have huge (bio) technological
potential. There are few synthetic materials that reproduce their function, and rational design …

The defects of conductive hydrogels, such as high internal friction, poor performance at
freezing temperatures, and long-term evaporation during storage, restrict their application in …

The cryopreservation of biomaterials is fundamental to modern biotechnology and
biomedicine, but the biggest challenge is the formation of ice, resulting in fatal cryoinjury to …

Bacterial ice nucleators (INs) are among the most effective ice nucleators known and are
relevant for freezing processes in agriculture, the atmosphere, and the biosphere. Their …