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at controlled airflow temperatures. Considerably less ice formed on the AFP-
functionalized surfaces in contrast to the control, while a nonuniform coating also
resulted in nonuniform frosting patterns. The results demonstrate both the feasibility
and the enormous potential of biomimetic antifreeze coatings based on AFPs.
2.6
Conclusions and Outlook
The strategies employed by diverse organisms to cope with the cold provide
fascinating insights into the adaptability of life on Earth. Continuing research into
the molecular mechanisms of cold adaptation and freezing survival offer valuable
insights into the molecular mechanisms of structure-function relationships, such
as the case of what people have found about AFPs. Furthermore, these studies
provide unique opportunities to identify new key applications for biotechnology
advancement, such as improved freeze tolerance in plants and cold hardiness
in animals, organ cryopreservation, and the destruction of malignant tumors in
cryosurgery in medicine.
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