Publications by authors named "Xi-Xia Liang"
J Phys Chem B
October 2017
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how type I antifreeze proteins (AFPIs) work to prevent ice formation, using statistical mechanics while considering how these proteins attach to ice surfaces.
- Thermal hysteresis temperatures—a key factor in the antifreeze effectiveness—are calculated by analyzing the Gibbs function and the coverage of AFP molecules on ice.
- Findings reveal that the orientation of AFP adhesion significantly affects thermal hysteresis temperature, and the theoretical predictions align well with experimental observations.
