About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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2026 Technical Division Student Poster Contest
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| Presentation Title |
SPU-7: DSC-Guided Screening and Application Development of Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents for Cold-Protection Technologies |
| Author(s) |
Olivia Schroder, Lidia Kuo, Anish Tuteja, Abdon Pena-Francesch |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Olivia Schroder |
| Abstract Scope |
Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) are tunable, low-toxicity liquids with potential for cold-environment technologies, but identifying formulations that remain liquid at low temperatures is a major challenge. In this work, we used differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) to measure NADES melting and phase-transition behavior and rapidly screen candidate formulations for low-temperature stability, including behavior relevant to practical dilution and crystallization risk. Using the best-performing candidates, we then investigated application-driven formulation development across three contexts: incorporation into ice-mitigating coatings, feasibility testing in an anti-frostbite hand cream, and exploration as solvent systems to support frozen-food preservation. This project demonstrates a workflow that connects DSC-based thermal characterization to real-world formulation needs, accelerating selection of NADES for tailored cold-protection and preservation applications. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Undecided |
| Keywords |
Phase Transformations, Surface Modification and Coatings, Sustainability |