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Phenomenological model for a first-order magnetocaloric material.

• Author(s) : HESS T., VOGEL C., MAIER L. M., et al.
• Publication date: 2020/01
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 109
• Formats : PDF

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An experimental investigation on the effects of the vortex tube material, swirl generator material and the tube length to diameter ratio on vortex tube performance.

• Author(s) : RATTANONGPHISAT W., JANSAWANG S.
• Publication date: 2024/09
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 165
• Formats : PDF

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Modeling the processes of pneumatic cryoelectroseparation of a dispersed raw material of biological origin.

• Author(s) : SEMENOV E., BABAKIN B., BELOZEROV G., 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

Experimental investigation of thermoelectric generator (TEG) with PCM module.

• Author(s) : JAWORSKI M., BEDNARCZYK M., CZACHOR M.
• Publication date: 2016/03/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 96

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Melting behavior and heat transfer characteristics of water-insoluble material immersed in water.

• Author(s) : HIRAI R., KAWANAMI T., SOTA G., 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

Fabrication and thermal characterization of new composite material for thermal energy storage applications.

• Author(s) : LACHHEB M., ADILI A., KARKRI M., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/03/24
• Languages : English
• Source: 1st International Refrigeration, Energy and Environment Colloquium. Proceedings: Hammamet, Tunisia, March 24-27, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

Development of thermal storage material using vermiculite and calcium hydroxide.

• Author(s) : KARIYA J., RYU J., KATO Y.
• Publication date: 2016/02/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 94

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Transient thermal energy storage in partitioned enclosure packed with MEPCM.

• Author(s) : SIAO Y. H., YAN W. M., LAI C. M., 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

Study of the influence of inner lining material on thermal stratification in a hot water storage tank.

• Author(s) : GASQUE M., GONZALEZ-ALTOZANO P., MAURER D., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/01/22
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 75

Experimental research on a double-layer radiant floor system with phase change material under heating mode.

Experimental research on a double-layer radiant floor system with phase change material under heating mode.

• Author(s) : XIA Y., ZHANG X. S.
• Publication date: 2016/03/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 96

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Basic research on durability of Mn-based magneto-caloric material for magnetic heat pump.

• Author(s) : HIRANO N., WATANABE T., NAGAYA S., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/09/16
• Languages : English
• Source: 8^th International Conference on Caloric Cooling (Thermag VIII). Proceedings: Darmstadt, Germany, September 16-20, 2018.
• Formats : PDF

Corrosion evaluation and prevention of reactor materials to contain thermochemical material for thermal energy storage.

• Author(s) : SOLÉ A., BARRENECHE C., MARTORELL I., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/02/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 94

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Phase change material for the thermal protection of ice cream during storage and transportation.

• Author(s) : LEDUCQ D., NDOYE F. T., ALVAREZ G.
• Publication date: 2015/04
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 52
• Formats : PDF

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Numerical investigation and performance evaluation of the MnFe-based composite magnetocaloric material with large magnetic entropy change over a wide temperature range.

• Author(s) : LI Y., LIN G., CHEN J.
• Publication date: 2021/01
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 121
• Formats : PDF

Influence of void ratio on thermal stress of PCM canister for heat pipe receiver.

• Author(s) : GUI X., SONG X., ZENG M., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/02/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 94

Reflecting material to reduce heat loads

Engineers at Stanford University reported that they have invented a mirror-like material capable, not only of reflecting 97% of sunlight thus reducing incoming heat, but also radiating heat outside of the buildings.

• Publication date : 2015/04/10

Innovative material for passive cooling and natural lighting

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have developed a polymer-based material that is more transparent to light than regular glass and maintains a comfortable indoor...

• Publication date : 2024/06/10

Novel desiccant materials for more energy-efficient AC systems

Teams of researchers at MIT and at Texas A&M University have developed novel desiccant materials that could lead to more energy-efficient and economical room air conditioners and...

• Publication date : 2021/04/28
• Subjects: Technology

Radiative cooling: smart materials to switch from heating to cooling

Researchers have developed a radiative thermal management device, composed of several layers of reflective/absorbent materials, capable of switching between heating and cooling...

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

Phase change materials in domestic fridges

The application of phase-change materials (PCMs) in domestic refrigerators could be a novel solution to improve appliance thermal stability and efficiency.

• Publication date : 2014/05/05

Incorporating PCMs in buildings material for energy conservation

The incorporation of PCMs in building materials is particularly interesting since it permits thermal storage to become a part of the building structure and is completely passive.

• Publication date : 2014/04/09

Advances in Phase Change Materials boost efficiency of food and health cold chains

A recent article published in the International Journal of Refrigeration reviews PCMs in laboratory and commercial cold chain applications along with possible solutions to mitigate their...

• Publication date : 2025/10/16
• Subjects: Technology

Investigating PCMs in display cabinets

The test results showed that up to 5% energy savings and lower cabinet temperatures could be achieved. (Paper presented during the 3rd IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain in London, UK, in June 2014)

• Publication date : 2014/09/11

Phase-change materials result in huge cost savings

Phase-change materials (PCMs) are being used in a new building for the molecular engineering department of the University of Washington, in Seattle. The 7150 m² building has PCMs encapsulated in its wall and ceiling panels, and the expectation is...

• Publication date : 2012/08/14

Easy-to-make doped thermoelectric materials

Thermoelectric materials, which can convert electric voltage into various temperature differences, ranging from hot to cold, and vice-versa, have been used in refrigerators for over 20 years, but these applications are still small and highly...

• Publication date : 2012/03/15

Nano-material could improve adsorption technology

A nano-material could drastically improve adsorption cooling, thanks to its high adsorbing properties. The material, engineered by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNLL), USA, was created using nanoscopic structures, that self-assemble into...

• Publication date : 2011/08/16

Time-temperature indicator materials given green light by EFSA

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) validates active materials used to create time-temperature indicators on chilled food packaging.

• Publication date : 2013/09/03

Tracing of material in contact with food

The Regulation (EC) N. 1935/ 2004 concerning the tracing of material in contact with food was published in the Official Journal of the European Communities on November, 13, 2004. This Regulation is directly and immediately applicable in all EU...

• Publication date : 2005/02/11

Phase-change materials and vacuum-insulation panels for emergency blood

London's Air Ambulance is now using phase-change technology to transport blood on board its aircraft and rapid-response cars.

• Publication date : 2012/06/27

A must-read in the IJR: a review of storage temperatures for biological material

To improve storage efficiency, the authors of a review article take stock of storage temperatures for biological material (cells, proteins, DNA, etc).

• Publication date : 2024/04/26
• Subjects: Technology

Call for abstracts now open: 10th IIR Conference on Caloric Cooling and Applications of Caloric Materials (Thermag 2022)

To be hosted by the University of Ljubljana – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering this August, the call for abstracts has been launched for the 10th edition of the IIR Thermag conference...

• Publication date : 2022/01/21
• Subjects: Technology

Call for abstracts ends December 20 - IIR Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries

The call for abstracts to the 13th IIR Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (PCM 2021) is now open.

• Publication date : 2020/12/08
• Subjects: Technology

Training and courses: New material available on the IIR website

A new course on cogeneration has just been added to the "Courses and Training" section of the IIR website.

• Publication date : 2020/05/22

IIR conference papers visible in Scopus!

From Scopus, it is now possible to download the papers of three IIR conferences indexed in Fridoc. Download them!

• Publication date : 2017/01/19

Uniting 23 countries for cryogenics progress: Highlights from the 2025 IIR Cryogenics Conference

Bringing together 138 participants from 23 countries, the 18th IIR Conference on Cryogenics was a successful event that highlighted the latest advancements in cryogenic technologies and...

• Publication date : 2025/04/23
• Subjects: Technology

Download the latest technical papers from the IIR Cryogenics Conference

Held on 8-11 April this year, the 15th IIR Cryogenics Conference welcomed over 120 guests from more than 22 countries.

• Publication date : 2019/07/02

REAL Alternatives: blended Learning for Alternative Refrigerants

Last week the REAL Alternatives Europe programme partners met at IIR head offices to elaborate plans to translate the e-learning project into more languages.

• Publication date : 2015/06/23

Heat pumps, the central theme of the recent IIR Congress

An overview of the research carried out in the field of heat pumps, with the aim of achieving greater flexibility and increased energy efficiency, in particular through to the use of thermal energy...

• Publication date : 2023/10/24

Call for abstracts launched for Thermag Conference 2020

Hosted by the University of Maryland (US), Thermag IX 2020 will offer key opportunities for academics and industry to develop research collaborations fostered by a dynamic technical conference programme.

• Publication date : 2019/10/08

New IIR Informatory Note on caloric cooling technologies 

IIR’s 50th Informatory Note on refrigeration technologies focuses on three promising alternative solid-state cooling technologies: magnetocaloric, electrocaloric and...

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

What’s on the IIR’s 2024 conference calendar?

The IIR calendar for 2024 features a promising choice of events covering cutting-edge refrigeration themes such as the cold chain, natural refrigerants, compressor technologies and much more! 

• Publication date : 2023/06/28

Spotlight on Commission B2: at the forefront of refrigerating equipment

Coordinated by the IIR Science and Technology Council, Commission B2 focuses on promoting knowledge of refrigerating equipment technologies and their applications worldwide.

• Publication date : 2015/05/15

Check out the upcoming cutting edge IIR events for 2016

IIR conference activities in 2016 show a promising choice of events.

• Publication date : 2015/12/16

IIR conference activities in 2016 show a promising choice of events

IIR conference activities in 2016 show a promising choice of events covering cutting edge refrigeration themes from refrigerants to energy issues; from cold chain sustainability to new refrigeration technologies.

• Publication date : 2016/03/02

See what's in our events calendar for 2016!

ICR2015 may be over, but the IIR’s conference activities in 2016 show a promising choice of events covering cutting-edge refrigeration themes from refrigerants to energy issues; from cold chain sustainability to new refrigeration technologies.

• Publication date : 2015/09/02

Additive manufacturing of regenerators for caloric cooling

In many areas of engineering, additive manufacturing allows the production of complex and multifunctional products that could not be manufactured using traditional methods. In the...

• Last update : 2022/09/16
• Langues : English, French
• Themes : Caloric cooling (magnetocaloric, electrocaloric, elastocaloric and barocaloric cooling)

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 : English, French
• Themes : Evaporators, condensers and other heat exchangers

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 : English, French
• 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 : English, French
• 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 : English, French
• Themes : LNG and LPG

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 : English, French
• Themes : Ice creams