References & Sources

Sugar-based antifreeze for icefree planes

An antifreeze derived from simple sugars may provide an environmentally friendly way to prevent ice buildup on airplane wings.

References:

Mushrush, G.W., et al. 1999. Synthesis of a new class of benign fuel system icing inhibitor additives. Meeting of the American Chemical Society. August. New Orleans.

Sources:

George W. Mushrush
Naval Research Laboratory
Fuels Section, Code 6121
4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20375

From Science News, Vol. 156, No. 10, September 4, 1999, p. 158. Copyright © 1999, Science Service.