The Proceedings of the Thermal Engineering Conference
Online ISSN : 2424-290X
2007
Session ID : A21
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A21 Bio-mimetic Control of Heat Transfer
Yoshimichi Hagiwara
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This keynote lecture illustrates the possibilities of bio-mimetic control of heat transfer based on drought tolerance and freeze tolerance. Osmotic pressure is increased with an increase of a protein or Trahalose in cells. The surfaces of plants and insects in desert are effective for collecting moisture. The preservation methods for crops will be improved by the mimetic of the tolerance. The calcium ions and a protein are effective for recovery of damaged membrane of cells by ice. Ice crystal growth is inhibited by antifreeze proteins. The cryopreservation of foods and organs will be improved by the mimetic of the tolerance.
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© 2007 The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
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