Nucleation rates of ice in undercooled water and aqueous solutions of polyethylene glycol

Richard W Michelmore; Felix Franks

doi:10.1016/0011-2240(82)90137-7

Nucleation rates of ice in undercooled water and aqueous solutions of polyethylene glycol

Richard W Michelmore, Felix Franks

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Abstract

Differential calorimetry has been employed in two different instrumental modes to measure ice nucleation rates in undercooled water and aqueous solutions of polyethylene glycol (PEG) as a function of temperature. The results are consistent with the classical theory of homogeneous nucleation kinetics. It appears that the inhibition of ice nucleation by PEG results mainly from a marked perturbation of the diffusional freedom of water molecules by the polymer.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	163-171
Number of pages	9
Journal	Cryobiology
Volume	19
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0011-2240(82)90137-7
State	Published - 1982
Externally published	Yes

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