Thermal Conductivity of Cryoprotective Agents with Applications to Cryopreservation by Vitrification

Cryopreservation is the preservation of biomaterials at extremely low temperatures. It is the only alternative for long-term storage of high quality biomaterials, with applications to biobanking and transplant medicine. Cryopreservation success revolves around the control of ice formation, which is...

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Main Author: Ehrlich, Lili E.
Format: Others
Published: Research Showcase @ CMU 2017
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Online Access:http://repository.cmu.edu/dissertations/868
http://repository.cmu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1907&context=dissertations