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Energy, exergy and economic analysis of a vacuum belt drying system integrated with mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) for aqueous extracts drying.

• Author(s) : XU P., ZHANG Z., PENG X., YANG J., ZHANG H., WANG Y., LI X., YUAN T., JIA X.
• Publication date: 2023/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Drying, Mechanical vapour compression, Vacuum pump, Energy saving, Exergy, Energy consumption, Modelling, Plant (botany)
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 145
• Formats : PDF

The cherry drying as a complementary conservation process to conservation in cold.

• Author(s) : NUNES J., SILVA P. D., PIRES L., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/05/03
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Freeze-drying, Cherry, Quality, Drying, Performance, Solar energy
• Source: CYTEF 2016. VIII Congreso Ibérico y VI Congreso Iberoamericano de las Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Coimbra-Portugal, 3-6 mayo, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

Optimisation of lactobacillus rhamnosus viability during freeze-drying by box-behnken design.

• Author(s) : ZHAO Y., HUO X., ZHANG Y., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/08
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Freeze-drying, Cryoprotectant, Cell, Lactobacillus, Bacteria, Expérimentation, Amino acid
• Source: Annals of the University "Dunarea de Jos" of Galati (The), Fascicle VI. Food Technology - vol. 40 - n. 1

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Lyophilization/ freeze-drying and solvent recovery with air refrigeration.

• Author(s) : FRANK T.
• Publication date: 2021/10/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Freeze-drying, Solvent, Recovery, Energy efficiency, Low temperature, Hydraulics, Expander, Prototype, Expérimentation, Pharmaceutical industry
• Source: Cryogenics 2021 online. Proceedings of the 16^th IIR International Conference, October 5-7, 2021.
• Formats : PDF

Application of plackett-Burman design in screening freeze drying cryoprotectants from Lactobacillus Bulgaricus.

• Author(s) : SHU G., HUI Y., CHEN S., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/08
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Freeze-drying, Cryoprotectant, Lactobacillus, Design, Bacteria, Cryopreservation
• Source: Annals of the University "Dunarea de Jos" of Galati (The), Fascicle VI. Food Technology - vol. 39 - n. 1

Effect of vacuum freeze-drying process parameters on acid paper literatures.

[In Chinese. / En chinois.]

• Author(s) : ZHAN Y., LI C., YU Y., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/04
• Languages : Chinese
• Keywords : Freeze-drying, Vacuum, Parameter, Paper, Acid
• Source: Journal of Refrigeration - vol. 35 - n. 156
• Formats : PDF

Synergistic bioactive protection of LEA-motif and trehalose on insulin during freeze-drying.

[In Chinese. / En chinois.]

• Author(s) : LIU L., LI D., GUO B., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/08
• Languages : Chinese
• Keywords : Protection, Hormone, Freeze-drying, Stability, Expérimentation, Chromatography
• Source: Journal of Refrigeration - vol. 36 - n. 164
• Formats : PDF

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Effect of various freezing rate on freeze-drying process of water diagnosed by ultrasonic technology.

• Author(s) : CHENG C., TSENG Y. H., CHENG H. P.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Technology, Freezing temperature, Freeze-drying, Sensor, Measurement, Freezing rate, Ultrasound, Change of phase, Water
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
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Recent developments in the hybridization of the freeze-drying technique in food dehydration: a review on chemical and sensory qualities.

• Author(s) : NWANKWO C. S., OKPOMOR E. O., DIBAGAR N., WODECKI M., ZWIERZ W., FIGIEL A.
• Publication date: 2023/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Freeze-drying, Nutritional value, Organoleptic property, Review, Microwave, Infrared, Drying, Energy consumption, Energy efficiency, Cost
• Source: Foods - vol. 12 - 18
• Formats : PDF

Spray Freeze-Drying as a Solution to Continuous Manufacturing of Pharmaceutical Products in Bulk

• Author(s) : ADALI M.B., BARRESI A. A., BOCCARDO G., PISANO R.
• Publication date: 2020/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Freeze-drying, Pharmaceutical industry, Liquid nitrogen, Cryofluid, Biological material, Review, Manufacture, Process, Cryotemperature
• Source: Processes - 8 - 6
• Formats : PDF

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Influence of thermal properties of brown seaweeds (Saccharina Latissima) on atmospheric freeze-drying process in fluidized bed.

• Author(s) : TOLSTOREBROV I., EIKEVIK T. M., SAETHER M.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thermal property, Thermal analysis, Ice, Glass transition, Freeze-drying, Chemical composition, Algae, Fluidization
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
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Novel efficient physical technologies for enhancing freeze drying of fruits and vegetables: a review.

• Author(s) : YAO J., CHEN W., FAN K.
• Publication date: 2023/12
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Freeze-drying, Review, Modelling, Energy consumption, Fruit, Vegetable, Energy saving, Ultrasound, Infrared, Microwave, Heat transfer, Mass transfer
• Source: Foods - vol. 12 - 23
• Formats : PDF

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The Freeze-Drying of Foods—The Characteristic of the Process Course and the Effect of Its Parameters on the Physical Properties of Food Materials

• Author(s) : NOWAK D., JAKUBCZYK E.
• Publication date: 2020/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Freeze-drying, Quality, Food, Freezing rate, Texture, Sublimation, Desorption, Porosity, Review, Physico-chemical property
• Source: Foods - 9 - 10
• Formats : PDF

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Heat pump drying: simulation and evaluation of a drying system for clipfish with main and storage drying.

• Author(s) : BANTLE M., GULLSVAG P. E., NORDTVEDT T. S., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/06/23
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Industrial application, Energy consumption, Drying, Heat pump, Fish, Model
• Source: 3^rd IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: London, UK, June 23-25, 2014
• Formats : PDF

Analysis on energy consumption of drying process for dried Chinese noodles.

• Author(s) : WANG Z., ZHANG Y., ZHANG B., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/01/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Energy consumption, Control (automatic), Drying, Pasta, Energy saving
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 110

GL2012 highlights: compact CO2 air-heating heat pump for industrial drying

Researchers in Japan studied and developed a small capacity CO2 heat pump for industrial drying that is hoped will reduce power consumption to about one third.

• Publication date : 2012/10/04

The global freeze-drying equipment market

According to a new market report, the global freeze-drying equipment market was worth USD 15.9 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach USD 30.98 billion by 2019.

• Publication date : 2013/11/08

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

Gallo-Roman craft restored thanks to freeze drying.

A 32-m barge weighing 30 tonnes that sank in the Rhone around 50 AD 30 tonnes is being restored thanks to the use of polyethylene glycol, followed by freeze drying

• Publication date : 2012/08/28

Freeze-drying of fruit does retain its nutritional goodness

A study at Sheffield Hallam University and Chaucer Foods has found that freeze drying strawberries had no significant impact on their nutrient content.

• Publication date : 2014/02/04

Cryogenics 2019: NICA project aims at studying the state of matter existing shortly after the Big Bang

NICA project for a new superconducting accelerator complex in Russia attracted a lot of interest during IIR Cryogenics conference in Prague, in April 2019.

• Publication date : 2019/06/28

Japan scientists launch freeze-dry animal sperm bank

Japanese scientists have launched a sperm bank for endangered animals that uses freeze-drying technology.

• Publication date : 2013/12/12

Lyophilisation market

The global market for lyophilisation (also known as freeze-drying) is projected to be worth USD 3.26 billion in 2015, spurred by the strong growth of new drugs and efforts to increase clinical approval.

• Publication date : 2015/06/29

Lyophilization equipment and services market

New market report published by Transparency Market Research indicates the global lyophilization equipment and services market valued at USD 2.73 billion in 2013.

• Publication date : 2014/11/26

Ultra-low temperature systems ready for COVID-19 vaccine storage

Mirai Intex, corporate member of the IIR, is positioning its ultra-low-temperature (ULT) systems to serve as the refrigeration technology for the storage of COVID-19 vaccines and the freeze-drying of the...

• Publication date : 2020/11/26

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.

• Publication date : 2024/04/25
• Subjects: Developing country

Brief: Cryotemperatures save flooded archives

In February 2010, "Xynthia", a major storm swept over La Rochelle, France. In order to rescue the archives of the "Conseil Général de Charente Maritime" the departmental authority that were covered with 2-metre deep sea water, cryogenic...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

Energy savings: Case study on a cool way to cut energy consumption in the UK food industry

A collaborative research and development project led by a mechanical engineering team from Brunel University, UK, found that supermarkets and food processing plants could cut their energy costs by over 30% and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by...

• Publication date : 2005/07/19

R&D

The US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has developed a new air-conditioning system combining membranes, evaporative coolers and desiccants into a single device with the objective to suit to all climates,...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

Vaccines: a step towards thermostability

Ensilication of the protein molecules of a vaccine against tuberculosis prevents its deterioration by heat.

• Publication date : 2019/10/30
• Subjects: Developing country

New in our Encyclopedia: cryogenics in the pharmaceutical industry

This summary document presents the potential applications of liquid cryogens in the pharmaceutical sector. 

• Publication date : 2022/12/15
• Subjects: Technology

Upcoming IIR events: Strasbourg

Interested in freeze-drying? Here is a rare opportunity to become updated on the state of the art: New Ventures in Freeze-drying, an IIR conference, will take place in Strasbourg, France on November 7-9, 2007. Call for papers, registration and...

• Publication date : 2007/02/12

Upcoming IIR event: Strasbourg

Interested in freeze-drying? Here's a rare opportunity to become updated on the state of the art: New Ventures in Freeze-drying, an IIR conference, will take place in Strasbourg, France on November 7-9, 2007. Please send your abstract by May 1,...

• Publication date : 2007/05/04

Briefs: Prof L Rey

Prof. Louis Rey, former President of Section C, Biology and food technology, then Vice-President of the IIR's Science and Technology Council, and President of a sub-commission devoted to the biological and medical applications of...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

IIR events: conferences

Order the proceedings of three IIR conferences covering state-of-the-art topics: - 2nd International Conference on Magnetic Refrigeration at Room Temperature (Portoroz, Slovenia, April 11-13, 2007); - Ammonia Refrigeration Technology for Today...

• Publication date : 2007/08/05

International events: Strasbourg

New Ventures in Freeze-Drying, an IIR conference organized by Aérial, was held in Strasbourg, France, on November 7-9, 2007. Thirty-five participants from 11 countries seized this rare opportunity to exchange knowledge and examine the state of the...

• Publication date : 2008/02/12

Member news: Mirai Intex releases new high capacity ultra-low temperature refrigeration system

Mirai Intex, corporate member of the IIR, has released a new ultra-low temperature (ULT) system based on air-cycle technology, offering high cooling capacity.

• Publication date : 2021/03/09
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Technology

Discover the winners of the IIR Student Competition

On the occasion of ICR2015, the IIR is sponsoring the first ever undergraduate student project competition entitled "ICR2015 Refrigeration for the Sustainable Cold Chain and Food Safety" (RSCC&FS).

• Publication date : 2015/07/15

Member news: Mirai Intex ultra-low temperature refrigeration system at the ACHEMA trade show in Germany

Mirai Intex, corporate member of the IIR, will present its MC 15 C/W/T closed-cycle refrigeration machine at the ACHEMA trade show in August 2022 in Germany.

• Publication date : 2022/08/16
• Subjects: Technology

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

Liquefied Natural Gas: production process and cold energy recovery

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled to about -160 °C and turned into a liquid to facilitate transportation and storage. A typical LNG supply chain...

• Last update : 2023/06/23
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : LNG and LPG

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