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Analysis of frost thickness and roughness growth from the perspective of frost crystal structure.

• Author(s) : ZHANG T., O'NEIL D. L., MCCLAIN S. T.
• Publication date: 2020/04
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 112
• Formats : PDF

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Effect of sorbet freezing process on draw temperature and ice crystal size using focused beam reflectance method (FBRM) online measurements.

• Author(s) : ARELLANO B. J. E., GONZALEZ B. D., LEDUCQ D., et al.
• Publication date: 2011/08/21
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• Source: Proceedings of the 23^rd IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Prague, Czech Republic, August 21-26, 2011. Overarching theme: Refrigeration for Sustainable Development.
• Formats : PDF

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Optimum storage temperature of frozen cooked rice predicted by ice crystal measurement, sensory evaluation and artificial neural network.

• Author(s) : KONO S., KAWAMURA I., YAMAGAMI S., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/08
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 56
• Formats : PDF

Recent Development of High-Energy Short-Pulse Lasers with Cryogenically Cooled Yb:YAG.

• Author(s) : SUI Y., YUAN M., BAI Z., FAN Z.
• Publication date: 2022/04
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Sciences - 12 - 8
• Formats : PDF

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Effect of supercooling accompanying the freezing process on ice crystals and the quality of frozen strawberry tissue.

• Author(s) : KOBAYASHI R., SUZUKI T.
• Publication date: 2019/03
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 99
• Formats : PDF

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A new population balance model for ice recrystallization in ice cream during long-term storage.

• Author(s) : NDOYE F. T., MERCIER S., ALVAREZ G.
• Publication date: 2016/04/07
• Languages : English
• Source: 4^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Auckland, New Zealand, April 7-9, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

The influence of superchilling storage methods on the location/distribution of ice crystals during storage of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar).

• Author(s) : KAALE L. D., EIKEVIK T. M.
• Publication date: 2015/06
• Languages : English
• Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 52

Ice, Cream... and Chemistry

• Author(s) : ROHRIG B.
• Publication date: 2014/02
• Languages : English
• Source: ChemMatters
• Formats : PDF

A novel approach for enhancement of thermal conductivity of CuO/H2O based nanofluids.

• Author(s) : NEMADE K., WAGHULEY S.
• Publication date: 2016/02/25
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 95

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Suppression of frost layer growth on glass or copper surfaces with micro-scale lattice-patterned grooves.

• Author(s) : YONEZAWA S., AGUI H., OHKUBO H., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/10
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 106
• Formats : PDF

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A discriminating microscopy technique for the measurement of ice crystals and air bubbles size distribution in sorbets.

• Author(s) : HERNANDEZ O., NDOYE F., BENKHELIFA H., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

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A study of ice crystal development in hairtail samples during different freezing processes by cryosectioning versus cryosubstitution method.

• Author(s) : LUAN L., WANG L., WU T., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/03
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 87
• Formats : PDF

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Influence of microwave assisted freezing parameters on ice crystal growth.

• Author(s) : GUSTINELLI G., ANDREU-CABEDO P., LOPEZ-QUIROGA E., XANTHAKIS E.
• Publication date: 2020/08/26
• Languages : English
• Source: 6^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Nantes, France, August 26-28 2020
• Formats : PDF

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Effect of supercooled freezing methods on ice structure observed by X-ray CT.

• Author(s) : KOBAYASHI R., KIMIZUKA N., SUZUKI T., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/06/23
• Languages : English
• Source: 3^rd IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: London, UK, June 23-25, 2014
• Formats : PDF

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Bio-inspired cryopreservation using synthetic polymer analogues.

• Author(s) : BAILEY T. L., OTTEN L. C., GIBSON M. I.
• Publication date: 2016/09/08
• Languages : English
• Source: 2^nd IIR Workshop on cold applications in life sciences.
• Formats : PDF

Crystalline silicon solar cells efficiency

A study published in Nature Energy indicates that solar cell technology continues to develop and may rival energy produced by fossil fuels.

• Publication date : 2017/08/07

Refrigeration thanks to plastic crystals

Researchers have found that "plastic crystals" undergo particularly high temperature variations when subjected to pressure changes. These materials could be used for the development of the promising technology of barocaloric refrigeration.

• Publication date : 2019/04/30

Liquid crystal technology speeds up foodborne pathogen detection

Crystal Diagnostics has pioneered liquid-crystal technology that enables smart fast detection of bacteria and other dangerous pathogens such as E. coli in foodstuffs.

• Publication date : 2012/02/28

Is an ‘isochoric freezing’ revolution really in the offing?

Comparing isochoric freezing to classical isobaric freezing and new terminology proposal based on the conclusions of a group of IIR experts.

• Publication date : 2023/03/13
• Subjects: Technology

Isochoric freezing could cut down energy use in the global food cold chain

Compared to conventional isobaric freezing, isochoric freezing could significantly improve the quality of frozen food and generate substantial energy savings. 

• Publication date : 2021/10/22
• Subjects: Technology

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

Refrigeration reduces the glycemic index of cooked rice

Several studies highlight the benefits of refrigeration on the glycaemic index of rice, which is important in the control of chronic diseases such as diabetes.

• Publication date : 2022/12/05
• Subjects: General information

Cryochemistry: chemical reactions accelerated by freezing

Surprisingly, some chemical reactions can be accelerated by freezing. The possible applications of studying such cryoreactions include the food and pharmaceutical cold chain, as well...

• Publication date : 2022/02/28
• Subjects: Environment, Technology

Latest research on ammonia-based absorption refrigeration systems

A recent article has reviewed literature on absorption chillers that use ammonia as a refrigerant, along with water (H2O), lithium nitrate (LiNO3), and lithium nitrate + water...

• Publication date : 2021/02/25
• Subjects: Technology

ICR2019: focus on innovative refrigeration technologies for developing countries

Several papers presented during the IIR International Congress of Refrigeration in August 2019 addressed advances in the refrigeration technologies that are particularly adapted to hot countries with limited electricity supply: solar...

• Publication date : 2019/11/29
• Subjects: Developing country

Cryoconcentration for improved flavour

Cryoconcentration is a relatively new food technology which consists in transforming milk, fruit or vegetable juices into a sorbet, before removing water ice crystals in order to obtain a highly flavoured concentrate.

• Publication date : 2011/12/08

Improving adsorption cooling thanks to MOFs

Metal-organic framework (MOF) compounds are porous crystalline materials composed of metal ions or metal clusters bridged by organic linking groups; they have outstanding adsorption properties, allowing for better efficiency and use on a larger...

• Publication date : 2015/02/20

Biological effects of low temperature

In the past couple of decades, the use of cryosurgery for the treatment of tumours, i.e. destroying abnormal lesions while protecting surrounding tissues, has spread. The biological effects of cryosurgery can be divided into 2 types: early/direct...

• Publication date : 2005/06/14

Briefs: Accuracy of temperature-measuring equipment

Food Refrigeration & Process Engineering Research (FRPERC), University of Bristol (UK) has conducted studies on 3 types of temperature-monitoring equipment. The temperatures were measured between mock (tylose) food packs in 3 retail cabinets....

• Publication date : 2004/07/27

A laser beam which cools liquids

The first laser refrigeration process was demonstrated in vacuum conditions in 1995. Twenty years later, a team from University of Washington explains in a study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, how a laser can...

• Publication date : 2016/05/17

Pôle Cristal Symposium: Les Rendez-Vous Du Pole Cristal 2019

The twelfth edition of the symposium "les rendez-vous du Pôle Cristal" was held in Dinan on Thursday, October 3, 2019.

• Publication date : 2019/10/27

Pôle Cristal Symposium

Pôle Cristal Symposium will take place in Dinan, France, on October 7-8, 2010. More

• Publication date : 2010/10/01

News from IIR members: Pôle Cristal

Pôle Cristal is holding a conference "Les Rendez-vous de Pôle Cristal" in Dinan (western France) on October 6-10, 2008. The first day will cover Industrial refrigeration: which Forecasts for 2010 and Beyond? And the second day will be devoted to...

• Publication date : 2008/08/12

Conference update: Dinan

Pôle Cristal Symposium will be held in Dinan, France on Octber 8-9, 2009. For full details: http://www.pole-cristal.tm.fr,

• Publication date : 2009/08/13

Upcoming conferences: Dinan

Pôle Cristal Symposium, an IIR-co-sponsored event, will be held in Dinan, France, on October 7-8, 2010. It will focus on solutions for energy-efficient buildings. For full details:

• Publication date : 2011/02/04

International events: Dinan

About 200 people participated in the IIR-co-sponsored Pôle Cristal Symposium on October 8-9, 2009 in Dinan, France. The two main themes were solutions of the future for industrial and commercial refrigeration and options for low energy consumption...

• Publication date : 2010/03/07

International events: Dinan

"Pôle Cristal" in Dinan, France, organized on October 9-10, 2008, a conference on industrial refrigeration and thermodynamic systems, celebrating the centenaries of the IIR and the French Association of Refrigeration (AFF). J. Paul, President of...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

Conference reports

Several IIR-co-sponsored events took place at the end of 2010: - The Pôle Cristal Symposium held in Dinan, France, on October 7-8, 2010 attracted 220 attendees. Sixteen papers were presented. - The International Congress...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

Upcoming IIR Conferences & Events

Are you planning to attend a refrigeration event? Find out what’s planned.

• Publication date : 2014/07/24

Focus on Commission B1 : Leading the way in thermodynamics and transfer processes

The objectives of Commission B1 on Thermodynamics and Transfer Processes are to provide academic and industrial information and data, and to propose any solutions on thermodynamics and transfer processes.

• Publication date : 2016/04/20

Upcoming IIR Conference: Dinan (2006)

A call for papers has been launched for the 7th Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries, September 13-15, 2006 in Dinan, France. Themes: thermophysical properties of PCMs and Slurries: measurements and identification; transport phenomena...

• Publication date : 2006/05/05

Upcoming IIR events: Dinan

Register on line for the 7th Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries, September 13-15, 2006 in Dinan, France. Themes: thermophysical properties of PCMs and slurries: measurements and identification; transport phenomena of phase-change...

• Publication date : 2006/07/26

Conference update: Dinan

Le Pôle Cristal organise un colloque scientifique sur le thème : « Froid industriel et commercial. Bâtiment économe en énergie », les 7 et 8 octobre 2010, à Dinan (France). Une table ronde sur « Les enjeux du froid dans l'industrie...

• Publication date : 2010/09/27

Call for industrial partners for joint industry cryogenics project linked to LNG production

Become a project partner: Join the Joint Industry Project of MINES ParisTech – ARMINES “Evaluation of the crystallization risk in LNG production”.

• Publication date : 2017/03/16

News from IIR members: Nestlé

Nestlé is conducting unique research with the Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research in Switzerland (SLF) with a view to identifying the main mechanisms that alter the texture and structure of ice cream.

• Publication date : 2012/06/25

Ice cream manufacturing, environmental impact and market data

From a physico-chemical point of view, ice cream is a complex, frozen multiphase mixture. The manufacturing process includes several stages of freezing which are described in this...

• Last update : 2023/06/30
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Ice creams

Cryogenic nitrogen in the food and beverage industry

The adoption of cryogenic processes in the food and beverage industry is predominantly driven by liquid nitrogen (LIN), and it is the preferred candidate for food chilling and...

• Last update : 2023/11/07
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Freezing of foodstuffs

Cryogenics in the pharmaceutical industry: drug design and bioavailability improvement

Research activities in the pharmaceutical sector focus primarily on developing novel drug formulations which can elicit the desired response upon being administered to the patient...

• Last update : 2023/03/10
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Freeze-drying in biology and medicine, Cryobiology, cryomedicine: general information

Environmental impact of the ice cream industry

This summary document describes the environmental impact of ice cream manufacturing, which is mainly due to the energy consumption and refrigerants used.

• Last update : 2022/11/17
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : General information on environment (climate change, ozone depletion…)