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Diffusion risk analysis and interdiction procedures of transmission of microorganism in the primary cold storage of imported cold chain food in case of novel coronavirus.
Viabilidad de Sacchromyces cerevisiae y Saccharomyces bouladii en cerveza artesanal tipo "Ale".
Viability of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Saccharomyces boulardii in a "ale" type craft beer.
Antimicrobial effect of a natural food composition at 5 ºC in the control of candida metapsilosis in ranch sauce.
Cryoprotective effect of carboxylated poly-L-lysine on the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans.
Cryopreservation in a Standard Freezer: −28 °C as Alternative Storage Temperature for Amniotic Membrane Transplantation.
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Vaccine cold-chain challenges for fast-track mass COVID-19 vaccination in Bangladesh.
Inactivation of candida metapsilosis in sucrose syrups by natural antimicrobial. Shelf life study.
Inactivation of microorganisms on surfaces of a refrigerator compartment with low-pressure mercury lamps.
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Les règles et bonnes pratiques du travail au froid à -20 °C.
The rules and good practices for working at temperatures as low as -20°C.
The benefits of ozone to cold storage.
Production of biofilm by Listeria monocytogenes in different materials and temperatures.
Cryopreservation: methods, equipment and critical concerns.
Bonnes pratiques d’usage et signification des marquages des emballages isothermes utilisant la glace carbonique comme source de froid.
Good usage practices and meaning of markings on isothermal packaging using dry ice as a source of cold.
High cryo-resistance of SARS-CoV-2 virus: Increased risk of re-contamination at transplantation of cryopreserved ovarian tissue after COVID-19 pandemic.
Explorative Supercooling Technology for Prevention of Freeze Damages in Vaccines.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Siberian nematode worms kept in permafrost for 42,000 years come back to life
A team of Russian researchers revived two nematodes buried in Siberian permafrost for 32,000 and 42,000 years.
Recovery and reproduction of tardigrades frozen for over 30 years
Scientists managed to resuscitate tardigrades and have them reproduce although they had been frozen since 1983!
Vaccines: a step towards thermostability
Ensilication of the protein molecules of a vaccine against tuberculosis prevents its deterioration by heat.
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...
Low temperature transport and storage solutions for COVID-19 vaccines
Presentation of two options suitable for mRNA vaccines: one using a traditional refrigerated container adapted to storage at -35°C extending the shelf life of dry ice by 2.5 times, the other based on PCM...
Simplifying the preservation at very low temperature of tissues used in ophthalmology
Researchers have compared the effects of −28 °C (standard freezer) and −80 °C preservation on human amniotic membrane, which is commonly used in ophthalmic...
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).
The challenge of cold chain breaches in a medical setting
In an article published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, researchers from the University of Canberra highlight the need for further research into the preservation of medicines and the maintenance of the cold chain.
Experimental vaccination for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
To halt the spread of an outbreak of the Ebola virus in Democratic Republic of the Congo, health workers began an immunisation campaign using vaccines which have to be stored at extremely low temperatures.
Vaccine storage management in India
A program providing real-time information on stock and storage temperature of vaccines across cold chain points helps to avoid stock-out situations.
The challenge of the COVID-19 vaccines cold chain in Africa
A large proportion of African countries do not have the necessary infrastructure for the storage of vaccines at low temperatures. Solar cooling can be a solution in rural areas.
SOFRIGAM at the heart of the cold chain for the COVID-19 vaccine
The French company SOFRIGAM, a member of the IIR for more than 10 years, has received a qualification for its packaging that enables vaccines against COVID-19 to be stored at very low...
Portable “mini-fridge” to maintain vaccine temperature.
A new system, called Isobar, is specifically designed to maintain stable temperature control between 2 and 8°C, up to 30 days.
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.
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.
IIR news
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Webinar on the vaccines against COVID-19
The AFF (French association of refrigeration) organised a webinar on February 17 on the cold chain related to COVID-19 vaccines.
IIR/UNEP Cold Chain Technology Brief on Vaccines
The IIR and the UN Environment programme have jointly developed the cold chain technology brief on vaccines dedicated to government National Ozone Officers, policy makers, and refrigeration stakeholders. The...
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...
Professionals, participate in a questionnaire on the cold chain of COVID-19 vaccines (in French)
The AFF (French Association of Refrigeration) has just posted a short online questionnaire for vaccines cold chain professionals in order to enrich the work of its...
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...
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
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...
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...
