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  "abstract": "Freezing of supercooled water is a classic non-equilibrium problem, yet the influence of thermal history on crystallization remains unclear. Using molecular dynamics simulations with the TIP4P/Ice model, we investigate how the initial temperature $T_i$ shapes freezing following rapid quenching to 250 K. By monitoring the evolution of hydrogen-bonded ring structures, we find a non-monotonic dependence of the freezing time $t_F$ on $T_i$, with the slowest crystallization occurring near 300 K. Remarkably, this means that initially hotter water can freeze faster than cooler water, a molecular-scale analogue of the Mpemba effect. A non-stationary generalized Langevin equation framework shows that two-time memory kernels retain information about the system's thermal past, directly influencing crystallization dynamics. Structural analysis further reveals that five-membered rings act as kinetic traps, while correlations among ring types regulate the accessibility of ice-like motifs. These results uncover a molecular origin of memory-driven freezing and establish structural memory as a key driver of non-equilibrium phase transitions.",
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  "article_type": "Journal reference: Abhigyan Hazarika, Sudeep N. Punnathanam, Biman Bagchi, Prabal K. Maiti; Memory control of ice growth during non-equilibrium freezing of water. J. Chem. Phys. 7 June 2026; 164 (21): 214302",
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      "name": "Abhigyan Hazarika"
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      "name": "Prabal K. Maiti"
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  "pdf_url": "https://arxiv.org/pdf/2609.08535",
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  "published": "2026-09-08",
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  "title": "Memory Control of Ice Growth During Non-Equilibrium Freezing of Water",
  "title_text": "Memory Control of Ice Growth During Non-Equilibrium Freezing of Water",
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