Ice recrystallisation inhibiting polymer nano-objects <i>via</i> saline-tolerant polymerisation-induced self-assembly
Panagiotis G. Georgiou, Ιωάννα Κοντοπούλου, Thomas R. Congdon, Matthew I. Gibson
Abstract
, and were more active than the PVA stabiliser block alone, showing that the dense packing of this nanoparticle format enhanced activity. This provides a unique route towards colloids capable of modulating ice growth.
Topics & Concepts
PolymerNano-PolymerizationMaterials scienceSalineChemical engineeringSelf-assemblyIce formationNanotechnologyBiophysicsComposite materialBiologyGeologyEngineeringAtmospheric sciencesEndocrinologySurface Modification and Superhydrophobicitynanoparticles nucleation surface interactionsFluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer