Cryopreservation of cells and biologics underpins all biomedical research from routine
sample storage to emerging cell-based therapies, as well as ensuring cell banks provide …

Cryopreservation technology has developed into a fundamental and important supporting
method for biomedical applications such as cell‐based therapeutics, tissue engineering …

Background Freezing reduces the temperature of the food system and extends the shelf life
of food. However, the inevitable formation of ice crystals could impact food quality. Small …

Capable of converting stimuli into electrical signals, hydrogel-based ionic devices are of
great significance in soft robots, wearable devices, and artificial sensors. However, profound …

Zwitterionic polymers, including polyampholytes and polybetaines, are polymers with both
positive and negative charges incorporated into their structure. They are a unique class of …

Abstract Development and understanding of antifreezing materials are fundamentally and
practically important for materials design and delivery. However, almost all of antifreezing …

Hydrogels have been widely explored to adapt to different application circumstances. As
typical wet‐soft materials, the high‐water content of hydrogels is beneficial to their wide …

Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is the cryoprotectant of choice for most animal cell systems since
the early history of cryopreservation. It has been used for decades in many thousands of cell …

Ice accumulation on solid surfaces can incur irretrievable losses and catastrophic affairs in
daily life. These issues can be addressed and strategically alleviated by adopting effective …

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