Some Biological Hints on the Control of Heat and Mass Transfer

This review paper explores the possibilities of the control of heat and mass transfer associated with drought tolerance and freeze tolerance. The accumulation of some metabolites, such as proline and trehalose, are effective for drought tolerance. The special microstructures on the surfaces of some...

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Main Author: Yoshimichi HAGIWARA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers 2008-07-01
Series:Journal of Thermal Science and Technology
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jtst/3/3/3_3_381/_pdf/-char/en