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Performance optimisation of an ultra-low temperature freezing using ejectors and a mixture of R600a and R1150 for a medical application.

• Author(s) : EXPÓSITO CARRILLO J. A., SÁNCHEZ DE LA FLOR F. J., SALMERÓN LISSEN J. M., RODRIGUEZ JARA E. A. , RUIZ PARDO A.
• Publication date: 2020/12/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Ethylene, Isobutane, Medical application, Low temperature, R600a, R1150, Cascade system, Ejector, Performance, COP, Optimization, Hydrocarbon, Modelling
• Source: 14^th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2020). Proceedings. Kyoto, Japon, December 7-9^th 2020.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Impact of regular cold exposure on electrodermal activity in older patients with joint degenerative diseases.

• Author(s) : MACHNIA M., DOUZI W., JDIDI H., MILLER E., DUGUE B.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cryotherapy, Health, Medicine, Expérimentation, Medical application
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

The autonomic effects of whole-body cryostimulation at two different temperatures in patients with obesity.

• Author(s) : FONTANA J. M., PITERA P., VERME F., CREMASCOLI R., CATTALDO S., MAI S., BIANCHI L., CIMOLIN V., BRUNANI A., CAPODAGLIO P.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cryotherapy, Health, Medicine, Medical application, Cryogenics
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Is whole-body cryostimulation useful in post-Covid19 condition ? Preliminary results from an Italian experience.

• Author(s) : PITERA P., VERME F., CATTALDO S., BRUNANI A., FONTANA J. M., CAPODAGLIO P.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cryotherapy, Medical application, Health, Medicine, COVID-19
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Experimental evaluation of partial body cryotherapy unit with gas supply regulation.

• Author(s) : VORONOV V. A., KOLYSHKIN L. M., SHAKUROV A. V., ZHERDEV A. A.
• Publication date: 2023/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cryotherapy, Medical application, Imaging, Skin, Infrared, Temperature
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 155
• Formats : PDF

Development of a portable adsorption-based medical cooling device.

• Author(s) : KALRA M., MCCAGUE C., SPARREY C., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/03/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Medical application, Cooling, Adsorption, Hypothermia, Mobile equipment, Development
• Source: International sorption heat pump conference (ISHPC2014), College Park, United States, March 31-April 2, 2014.
• Formats : PDF

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The effects of high intensity interval training combined with the whole body cryostimulation on brain-derived neurotrophic factor and tryptophan metabolism.

• Author(s) : ZIEMANN E., RODZIEWICZ-FLIS E., JAWORSKA J., FLIS M., ANTOSIEWICZ J., KORTAS J. A., LOMBARDI G.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cryotherapy, Medical application, Health, Biology, Amino acid, Medicine
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

Review on properties of microencapsulated phase change materials slurries (mPCMS).

• Author(s) : JURKOWSKA M., SZCZYGIEL I
• Publication date: 2016/04/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thermal conductivity, Industrial application, Hydrodynamics, Food application, Medical application, Stability, PCM, Thermal energy storage
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 98

IIR document

Effect of temperature variation rate on the life of thermoelectric devices in PCR instruments.

• Author(s) : YAN J., LIU Z., SHEN L., XIE J.
• Publication date: 2024/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Model, Biology, Thermoelectricity, Control (generic), Temperature, Performance, Failure, Medical application, Agricultural application, Simulation
• Source: 10^th IIR Conference on Caloric Cooling and Applications of Caloric Materials
• Formats : PDF

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New type of magnetic low-noise glass fiber reinforced plastic cryostats for magnetocardiography of the human heart.

• Author(s) : TROMMLER G., KADE A., BÖHM U., SCHOEPE F., MROWIETZ C., SCHOLL J.
• Publication date: 2021/10/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cryostat, Noise, Magnetism, Medical application, Heart, Human body, Expérimentation
• Source: Cryogenics 2021 online. Proceedings of the 16^th IIR International Conference, October 5-7, 2021.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Popularity and achievements in using whole body cryotherapy (WBC) as a therapy supporting the treatment of multiple sclerosis in Poland.

• Author(s) : MILLER E.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cryotherapy, Health, Medicine, Case study, Poland, Medical application
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Difference in skin temp variation during a whole-body cryotherapy exposure in males and females.

• Author(s) : BOUZIGON R., POLITOFF M., PETIT H., DUPUY O., DUGUE B.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cryotherapy, Imaging, Health, Medicine, Medical application, Thermography, Expérimentation, Skin
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

New cryogenic processes implemented for 3? medical imaging with liquid xenon.

• Author(s) : VIRONE L., BEAUPERE N., BRIEND P., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/05/15
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Imaging, Medical application, Xenon, Tank, Pressure, Liquefied gas, Expérimentation
• Source: Cryogenics 2017. Proceedings of the 14^th IIR International Conference: Dresden, Germany, Mai 15-19, 2017.
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IIR document

A review and new perspectives for the magnetocaloric effect: new materials and local heating and cooling inside the human body.

• Author(s) : TISHIN A. M., SPICHKIN Y. I., ZVEREV V. I., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/08
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Medical application, Cooling, Review, Magnetocaloric property, Material, Man, Heating
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 68
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Phase change materials in isothermal containers.

• Author(s) : KACIMI A., LABRANQUE G., STIENNE D.
• Publication date: 2024/05/31
• Languages : English
• Keywords : PCM, Cold chain, Medical application, Insulated container, Testing, Performance
• Source: 14^th IIR Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Proceedings:  Paris France, May 29-31, 2024.
• Formats : PDF

World’s most powerful MRI machines push the limits of human imaging

Latest MRI machines, developed in the US and in France and designed to operate under ultra-high magnetic strength thanks to giant superconducting magnets, should notably allow major advances in the understanding of neurological diseases.

• Publication date : 2019/02/28

ICR2019: overview of current refrigeration research topics (part IV)

Energy storage, desiccant air conditioning, high-temperature heat pumps and ejector technologies were some of the salient topics of the latest IIR Congress. Continuation of the synthesis of key presentations of ICR2019.

• Publication date : 2019/10/30

IIR Cryogenics 2023 conference: perspectives of cryogenic technologies for 2030

Overview of future technological advances in cryogenics: liquid hydrogen electric aircrafts, cryofuels, hydrogen chemical energy conversion, fuel cells for energy storage, cryogenic rocket engine, quantum and...

• Publication date : 2023/06/27

Cryopreservation techniques in reproductive medicine: improving cell survival after warming

A recent literature review presents the technical progress in cryopreservation techniques. The vitrification concept is presented as crucial to ensure cell survival after cryopreservation. 

• Publication date : 2020/11/27

Advances in brain tissue cryopreservation

A team of researchers has developed a method for preserving the neuronal architecture and functional activity of cerebral organoids. This could make it possible to reduce the long-term costs of culturing these...

• Publication date : 2024/06/27

Current status and future trends of natural refrigerants in North and South America

Two papers presented at the IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference perfectly illustrate the interest in natural refrigerants and the obstacles they face in the Americas. 

• Publication date : 2022/09/28
• Subjects: Technology

New nature-mimicking freeze-casting technique

US DOE L. Berkeley Lab researchers have developed a nature-mimicking bidirectional freeze-casting technique that enables them to design and create strong, tough, porous and lightweight materials with applications in the medical sector

• Publication date : 2016/08/23
• Subjects: Technology

Spray freeze-drying technique for the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products

Some biopharmaceuticals such as vaccines have a short shelf life and must be handled with care. A recent literature review presents the spray freeze-drying technique as an interesting option for optimising the...

• Publication date : 2020/12/14
• Subjects: Technology

Healthcare ColDays 2022: innovations in refrigeration and health

The French Association of Refrigeration (Association Française du Froid) is organising a day dedicated to the latest technical and scientific developments in the field of refrigeration and health on 26 April...

• Publication date : 2022/02/04

New IIR Informatory Note on Whole Body Cryotherapy/Cryostimulation 

Providing key insight in the field of cryostimulation, and particularly whole body and partial body cryotherapy, the new Informatory Note of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) explores the...

• Publication date : 2020/12/02
• Subjects: Technology

The notoriety of the IJR increases further!

The impact factor of the International Journal of Refrigeration increases for the fourth consecutive year. 

• Publication date : 2022/09/28

The essential role of refrigeration in the combat against COVID-19

Statement of the International Institute of Refrigeration calling governments to consider refrigeration-related services as “essential services” in the context of the current health crisis due to COVID-19.

• Publication date : 2020/04/14
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Regulation, Developing country, Environment, General information, Technology