Hydrophilic polymers are a major class of polymers in polymer science. They are found in
broad range of applications from superabsorbers to drug-delivery. In recent years, a plethora …

Cryopreservation, one of the most effective preservation methods, is essential for
maintaining the safety and quality of food. However, there is no denying the fact that the …

The effects of soy protein isolate hydrolysate (SPIH) on the physicochemical properties and
digestive characteristics of three starch types (wheat, potato, and pea) were investigated …

Polysaccharides are becoming potential candidates for developing food-grade
cryoprotectants due to their extensive accessibility and health-promoting effects. However …

We synthesized a series of [(l-Ala) x-co-(l-Thr succinate) y](PATs), which are analogous to
natural antifreezing glycoprotein with the structure of [l-Ala-l-Ala-l-Thr disaccharide] n, by …

Antifreeze glycoproteins (AFGPs) are produced by extremophiles to defend against tissue
damage in freezing climates. Cumbersome isolation from polar fish has limited probing …

Polyproline is a material of great interest in biomedicine due to its helical scaffold of
structural importance in collagen and mucins and its ability to gel and to change …

Poly (proline) II helical motifs located at the protein–water interface stabilize the three-
dimensional structures of natural proteins. Reported here is the first example of synthetic …

Ice formation is a critical challenge across multiple fields, from industrial applications to
biological preservation. Inspired by natural antifreeze proteins, we designed and …

Understanding the formation of ice crystals is essential for tailoring the microstructure and
physical properties of cryogels. This study investigated the effects and mechanisms of pectin …