# Antifreeze proteins and surface-modified cellulose nanocrystals for designing anti-freezing conductive hydrogel sensors

*PRI Rank #8 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Physiological and biochemical adaptations Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #8 |
| 18m citations | 30 |
| Journal | Carbohydrate Polymers |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.123056 |
| Corresponding authors | Liangjiu Bai, Hou Chen |
| Institution | Ludong University, China |

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**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.123056](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.123056)

## Topics

Antifreeze proteins · cellulose nanocrystals · surface modification · conductive hydrogel · anti-freezing hydrogel · Flexible sensors · Freeze tolerance · ice recrystallization inhibition · nanocellulose reinforcement · Flexible sensors · cold-tolerant materials · hydrogel conductivity · cryoprotection · composite hydrogels

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