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The effect of cryopreservation on the expression of stemness-genes in mouse fetal liver cells.

• Author(s) : BORYSOV P., DIMITROV A., OSTANKOV M., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/04/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cryotherapy, Cryobiology, Cell, Mouse, Cryopreservation, Liver
• Source: Cryogenics 2014. Proceedings of the 13^th IIR International Conference: Prague, Czech Republic, April 7-11, 2014.
• Formats : PDF

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Analysis of IDO gene expressions in mouse fetal liver mesenchymal stem cells after cryopreservation using different programs.

• Author(s) : DIMITROV A., BONDAROVICH N., CHELOMBITKO O., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/04/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cryotherapy, Cell, Mouse, Expérimentation, Cryopreservation, Liver
• Source: Cryogenics 2014. Proceedings of the 13^th IIR International Conference: Prague, Czech Republic, April 7-11, 2014.
• Formats : PDF

Bioactive amines in fresh beef liver and influence of refrigerated storage and pan-roasting.

• Author(s) : CUSTODIO F. B., THEODORO K. H., GLORIA M. B. A.
• Publication date: 2016/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Beef, Amine, Quality, Physico-chemical property, Cold storage, Liver
• Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 60

Ultrasound signal wavelet analysis to quantify the microstructures of normal and frozen tissues in vitro.

• Author(s) : SHENG L., WANG G., LI F., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/02
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryobiology - vol. 68 - n. 1

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EXPERIMENTAL MODEL OF IN VIVO FREEZING OF PIG LIVER.

• Author(s) : KICINSKI M.
• Publication date: 1981/06/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Histology, Cryoprobe, Pork, Cryosurgery, Liver
• Source: Cryosurgery and medical applications of refrigeration: current situation and perspectives.
• Formats : PDF

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HEAT TRANSFER VIA CRYOPROBES DURING LIVER AND SPLEEN FREEZING.

• Author(s) : AUGUSTYNOWICZ S. D., GAGE A. A.
• Publication date: 1983/08/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Spleen, Cryoprobe, Cryosurgery, Freezing, Liver
• Source: [Refrigeration serving humanity]. Proceedings of the XVI^th international Congress of Refrigeration.
• Formats : PDF

The osmotic characteristics of human fetal liver-derived hematopoietic stem cell candidates.

• Author(s) : TARASOV A. I., PETRENKO A. Ju., JONES D. R. E.
• Publication date: 2004/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Osmotic pressure, Cell, Cryopreservation, Liver
• Source: Cryobiology - vol. 48 - n. 3

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THE FREEZING TIMES OF LIVER IN A VERTICAL PLATE FREEZER.

• Author(s) : CREED P. G., JAMES S. J.
• Publication date: 1983/08/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Industrial freezer, Meat, Plate, Freezing, Liver, Freezing time
• Source: [Refrigeration serving humanity]. Proceedings of the XVI^th international Congress of Refrigeration.
• Formats : PDF

Problèmes de couleur du foie gras d'oie sous vide surgelé.

Colour issues in fatted goose liver (foie gras) frozen under vacuum.

• Author(s) : LUCAN A.
• Publication date: 2006/05
• Languages : French
• Keywords : Quality, Quick-frozen food, Goose, Colour, Liver
• Source: CT-Infos - n. 59

On a computational study for investigating acoustic streaming and heating during focused ultrasound ablation of liver tumor.

• Author(s) : SOLOVCHUK M. A., SHEU T. W. H., THIRIET M., et al.
• Publication date: 2013/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Ultrasound, Tumour, Cooling, Blood, Model, Liver, Heating, Acoustics
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 56 - n. 1-2

The effect of hyperthermic temperature immediately after thawing in cryosurgery to enhance the destruction of mouse liver tissue.

• Author(s) : TAKAHASHI D., TAKAHASHI T., SONE K., et al.
• Publication date: 2008/03
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thawing, Cryogenerator, Tissue, Stirling, Process, Peltier effect, Cryosurgery, Freezing, Liver
• Source: Low Temperature Medicine - vol. 34 - n. 1
• Formats : PDF

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VALORISATION DES ABATS PAR COMBINAISON DU FROID ET DES TRAITEMENTS IONISANTS : APPLICATION AU FOIE BOVIN.

VALORIZATION OF EDIBLE OFFALS BY COMBINATION OF REFRIGERATION AND IONIZING RADIATION PROCESS: APPLICATION TO BOVINE LIVER.

• Author(s) : DESMONTS M. H., WOLLENSCHNEIDER M., HASSELMANN C.
• Publication date: 1991/08/10
• Languages : French
• Keywords : Irradiation, Vitamin B, Vitamin A, Chilling, Beef, Organoleptic property, Process, Cold storage, Packaging, Liver
• Source: New challenges in refrigeration. Proceedings of the XVIIIth International Congress of Refrigeration, August 10-17, 1991, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
• Formats : PDF

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Cryosurgery: advances in the application of low temperatures to medicine.

• Author(s) : RUBINSKY B., ONIK G.
• Publication date: 1991/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Imaging, Cancer, Cryosurgery, Liver
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 14 - n. 4
• Formats : PDF

Therapy by freezing at removal of hepatic metastasis cancer of a thick gut.

[In Russian. / En russe.]

• Author(s) : HANEVITCH M. D., MANIHAS G. M., FRIEDMAN M. H., et al.
• Publication date: 2011
• Languages : Russian
• Keywords : Cryotherapy, Cancer, Expérimentation, Cryosurgery, Liver
• Source: Vestnik Mezdunarodarnoj Akademii Holoda - n. 4

Cryoscience and cryomedicine: deciphering of the effect of deep low temperatures on living matter.

• Author(s) : KORPAN N. N.
• Publication date: 2010/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cryotherapy, Cell, Pancreas, Expérimentation, Cryosurgery, Liver
• Source: Low Temperature Medicine - vol. 36 - n. 3
• Formats : PDF

Refrigerated delivery vehicles: device facilitates door closing

In order to avoid unwanted temperature rises due to awkward door closing, an EPDM valve has been designed by the German company Maagtechnic.

• Publication date : 2011/10/03

French hybrid supermarket delivery vehicles for less CO2 emissions

The French supermarket group Casino is implementing “Citygreen”, a plan to cut its CO2 emissions by 20% by 2020. The plan also involves quieter urban deliveries.

• Publication date : 2011/09/16

Cryogenic mobile refrigeration system for environmentally friendly delivery

A system developed by Linde Group’s BOC uses the the cryogenic effect of liquid nitrogen at -196°C to achieve rapid and evenly distributed temperature drops.

• Publication date : 2012/07/05

Qatargas delivers first Q-Max LNG Cargo to China

Qatargas delivered its first Q-Max LNG cargo to China late 2011.Delivered on board the Q-Max vessel, Bu Samra, this was the first Qatari LNG Q-Max cargo delivered to PetroChina’s recently commissioned LNG receiving terminal at Rudong, Jiangsu...

• Publication date : 2012/02/07

The delivery of blood to London hospitals may be impeded by Olympic transport restrictions

The delivery of blood to London hospitals may be impeded by Olympic transport restrictions, a UK delivery firm has warned. TNT Express has emphasized that increased congestion and restrictions on access, parking and delivery times could cause...

• Publication date : 2012/07/05

A sustainable refrigeration solution for the urban delivery market

A US company was awarded for refrigeration units using rechargeable batteries or solar panels to allow for a complete off-engine operation when vehicles are at delivery stops.

• Publication date : 2018/12/27

Autonomous cooling system for food deliveries in the city centre

Coldway Technologies is developing an electric scooter coupled with a self-contained cool box for food delivery in the city centre.

• Publication date : 2019/08/29

Melodys: a 16-tonne electric truck for urban foodstuff delivery.

Melodys is claimed to be the largest electric delivery truck. It can run on diesel fuel or electricity.

• Publication date : 2011/12/02

Refrigerated lockers for fresh food delivered anywhere.

Epta France won the prestigious Janus de l’Industrie French award for the third consecutive time for its innovative #EPTAbricks.

• Publication date : 2017/02/23

France: express food delivery (in French)

This solution allows autonomous cold production and control of the transport and storage of perishable food.

• Publication date : 2016/01/21

R290 units in Vietnam's cold stores delivering 20-25% efficiency gains over R22.

As part of a UNIDO project implemented in Vietnam, R290 units were installed in four companies to replace previous R22-based systems.

• Publication date : 2017/02/09

Refrigeration technologies help preserve biodiversity

The role of refrigeration in biodiversity protection is illustrated by two examples: the cryopreservation of coral larvae and the use of refrigeration to fight bee colony collapse.

• Publication date : 2019/05/29
• Subjects: Environment, General information

LNG, a pillar of EU gas supply diversification

Given the geopolitical context, the EU has presented a plan to phase out its dependence on fossil fuels from Russia well before 2030 and, in particular, to reduce its imports of Russian gas by two thirds by the...

• Publication date : 2022/03/29

HFCs: diverging opinions regarding phase-out/phase-down

A report prepared by Michael Kauffeld for the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) outlines a timetable specifying dates by which the use of HFCs could be banned in new equipment for each refrigeration and air-conditioning sub-sector, with a...

• Publication date : 2012/09/06

Trends and Figures: Chiller market grows and diversifies

According to reports published during the 2008 AHR Expo held on January 22-24, 2008 in New York, the chiller market in 2006 was USD 2 billion in Asia-Pacific, USD 1.5 billion in Europe and USD 1 billion in the US. The growth (as compared to 2005)...

• Publication date : 2008/05/13

Healthcare drones: Countless advantages for a healthier society

With the objective of making it possible for those who require urgent healthcare supplies delivered as often and as regularly as necessary, various companies are now pushing the possibilities of exploiting drones to deliver healthcare supplies...

• Publication date : 2017/03/22

We are hiring a techical project manager

The IIR is involved in diverse projects supporting academia and countries. The candidate will support the IIR projects department, and will develop and secure new projects for the IIR and ensure that they are...

• Publication date : 2024/04/08

News from IIR members: Cemafroid

Cemafroid (www.cemafroid.fr) is working on certification of night delivery in urban areas.

• Publication date : 2012/06/05

25th Conference of the Parties on climate change

During COP25, the Director General of the IIR delivered a statement.

• Publication date : 2019/12/30

Member news: Presenting MIRAI Intex's Latest process cooling Innovation - X Cryo

Discover the latest advancement in process cooling technology from MIRAI Intex. X Cryo delivers precision and durability, meeting the needs of demanding industrial applications. 

• Publication date : 2024/03/27

Statement from IIR Director General at COP29

Watch the IIR’s official statement delivered by IIR Director General Yosr Allouche at COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11-22 November, 2024. Transcript is available...

• Publication date : 2024/12/16
• Subjects: Regulation

IIR actively involved in the French-speaking African edition of the Twinning Workshops for Montreal Protocol officers, energy policymakers and finance officials

Officials from 21 French-speaking African countries gathered in Tunis for the third Twinning Workshops, focusing on sustainable refrigeration and energy efficiency. Souhir Hammami and Marco Duran from the...

• Publication date : 2024/10/25
• Subjects: Environment

Statement from IIR Director General at COP13/MOP36

On the final day of COP13/MOP36, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 28 October to 1 November 2024, IIR Director General Yosr Allouche delivered IIR’s official statement to the Plenary.

• Publication date : 2024/11/27
• Subjects: Regulation

Appointments: Dr Philippe Lebrun

Dr Philippe Lebrun was awarded an honorary doctorate by Wroclaw University of Technology (Poland), where he was invited to deliver the inaugural lecture of the academic year 2007-2008, entitled "Advanced technology from and for basic science:...

• Publication date : 2008/02/12

News from IIR members: Danfoss & LOGSTOR

Danfoss and LOGSTOR establish alliance to market and offer energy-efficient district cooling solutions. They have now joined forces to apply their technologies and expertise in the district cooling sector. Together with selected industry partners...

• Publication date : 2009/08/13

International activities: UNEP

The IIR was invited by UNEP to participate in a meeting of the Regional Ozone Network for Europe and Central Asia held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on February 26-March 2, 2007. Representatives of 16 countries and international agencies (UNDP,...

• Publication date : 2007/05/04

News from IIR members: Nestlé

Nestlé's confectionery production facility in Halifax, UK, has implemented an award-winning innovative ammonia heat pump plant to power its operations, cutting costs at the site by over 240 000 € per year. The system, formed by a collaborative...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

Conference report: Australia

Postharvest Unlimited Downunder 2004, an IIR-co-sponsored conference, was held in Sydney, Australia, on November 9-12, 2004, with as theme "Postharvest technologies for the delivery of high quality horticultural products - implementation based on...

• Publication date : 2005/02/11

Brief: IOR's Anniversary

Over 900 persons attended the UK Institute of Refrigeration (IOR)'s 106th Anniversary Dinner which was held on February 8, 2006 at Grosvenour House Hotel, London, appropriately in the ballroom, a former ice skating rink. In his speech, the...

• Publication date : 2006/05/05

Focus by Didier Coulomb

As we announced in the latest issue of the Newsletter, this special issue on the environment was prepared jointly with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 2007 is a very important year for the future of the global environment and the...

• Publication date : 2007/08/05

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

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…)

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

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

Additive manufacturing of heat exchangers

In the refrigeration industry, additive manufacturing (colloquially referred to as “3D printing”) makes it possible to fabricate novel, complex and potentially more energy efficient...

• Last update : 2022/09/07
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Evaporators, condensers and other heat exchangers

Nanorefrigerants

Nanorefrigerants are created by adding nanoparticles in suspension to a base refrigerant. They have a thermal conductivity that is 15% to 104% higher than that of the corresponding...

• Last update : 2022/06/17
• Langues : English, French
• Themes : Nanofluids