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The Antifreeze and Cryoprotective Activities of a Novel Antifreeze Peptide from Ctenopharyngodon idella Scales.
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Study on effects of anti-freeze protein and polyvinyl alcohol on the production and flow behavior of ice slurry.
Refrigeration below zero °C: Adsorption chillers using water with ethylene glycol as antifreeze.
The effect of type-III antifreeze proteins (AFPs) on CO2 hydrate slurry formation.
Study of the technologies for freeze protection of cooling towers in the solar system.
Ice-phobic glass-substrate surfaces coated with polypeptides inspired by antifreeze protein.
Analysis of supercooling activities of surfactants.
Anti-ice nucleating activity of polyphenol compounds against silver iodide.
Effects of solutes and additives on ice growth prevention in ice slurry production.
Effects of cobalt ferrite coated with silica nanocomposite on the thermal conductivity of an antifreeze: New nanofluid for refrigeration condensers.
Cryoprotective effects and quality maintenance of antifreeze proteins and peptides on aquatic products: a review.
Experimental investigation on the performance of an adsorption system using Maxsorb III?+?ethanol pair.
The effects of antifreeze in the circulating water on the operation performance of ground heat exchangers.
A novel indirect evaporative chiller system to realize anti-freezing of cooling tower used in data centre systems.
The basis for hyperactivity of antifreeze proteins.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Refrigeration, a key player to eradicate malaria
Refrigeration techniques have been used to develop and preserve the very first malaria vaccine, which has been administered to almost 2 million children since 2019.
Vaccines: a step towards thermostability
Ensilication of the protein molecules of a vaccine against tuberculosis prevents its deterioration by heat.
Energy savings in a milk plant through permanent magnet speed motors (en français)
A Belgian milk plant reduces by 18 to 21% the necessary energy for cooling through permanent magnet speed motors. (en français)
ICR 2019: an overview of current refrigeration research (part II)
Presentation of the main scientific and technical topics covered in the papers of the 25th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration and summary of some of the 14 keynotes.
Residential heat pump optimised by solar radiation forecasts
A new heat pump system heats water mainly during the day based on solar radiation data, offering significant energy savings.
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Unchecked emissions of R23 challenge climate and sustainable refrigeration goals
Despite regulations under the Montreal Protocol, emissions of R23, a high-GWP HFC used in ultra-low temperature refrigeration, remain unexpectedly high, raising concerns for sustainable refrigeration...
Reducing food waste: can we keep open canned sardines in the refrigerator?
Researchers from the University of Porto studied the shelf life at 4°C of open canned sardines, depending on the type of seasoning (sardines in brine, vegetable oil, tomato...
US senators introduce bill to phase down HFCs
Thirty-two US Senators — 16 from each party — have cosponsored a bill to phase down HFCs and authorize EPA to facilitate transitions to next generation refrigerant technologies.
Reducing emissions from China’s refrigeration sector
According to a recent report by the Economist Intelligence Unit, China is responsible for about one third of global emissions from refrigeration. The report presents scenarios for...
Slight increase in global LNG trade in 2020
Global LNG trade continued to grow in 2020 albeit at a slower pace than the previous year. Meanwhile, orders for LNG-powered vessels have increased significantly.
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IIR Informatory Note highlights global air conditioning's CO2 emissions and energy impact
The IIR has modelled current and future CO2 emissions attributable to air conditioning in different regions of the world.
Conference overview: Sustainable Management of Refrigeration Technologies in Marine and Off-Shore Fisheries Sectors
In partnership with the UNEP, ASHRAE and UNIDO, the IIR organised a conference in Bangkok (Thailand) in April 2017 on the Sustainable Management of Refrigeration Technologies in the Marine Sector and Offshore Fisheries.
