Effect of a magnetic field on droplet freezing and frost formation on cold surfaces

Cryobiology. 2024 Feb 15;114:104866. doi: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2024.104866. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe effect of a magnetic field on condensed droplet freezing and frost formation was investigated using visualized experimental devices in this study. The size, shape, freezing time of droplets, and frost shape on the magnetic field considerably differ from those on the nonmagnetic surface. Moreover, the magnetic field could suppress droplet freezing and frost formation. The magnetic field suppression effect on droplet freezing and frost formation was analyzed according to the polarity characteristics of water molecules.PMID:38367795 | DOI:10.1016/j.cryobiol.2024.104866

Source: Cryobiology - February 17, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Yujun Gou Yi Qin Jiachun Li Wenbo Zhang Jiacheng Liu Zhe Wang Source Type: research