| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9801208 | Progress in Crystal Growth and Characterization of Materials | 2005 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
The inhibitory growth mechanism controlling the growth of ice crystals due to the presence of saccharides, as in plant cells, was experimentally studied at low temperature. As a result, it was found that the growth rate of ice crystals in saccharide solutions depended on the type and concentration of the saccharides. The experimental facts can be explained by the concept that giant hydrated clusters of saccharides create the framework that causes a resistance to the volume diffusion of water molecules.
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Authors
Takehiko Gonda, Tadanori Sei,