Non-colligative Properties
Unlike the widely used automotive antifreeze, ethylene glycol, AFPs do not lower freezing point in proportion to concentration. Rather, they work in a noncolligative manner. This allows them to act as an antifreeze at concentrations 1/300th to 1/500th of those of other dissolved solutes. This minimizes their effect on osmotic pressure. The unusual capabilities of AFPs are attributed to their binding ability at specific ice crystal surfaces.
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