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Thermophysiological response of human beings working within freezing chambers in Portugal.

• Author(s) : RAIMUNDO A. M., OLIVEIRA A. V. M., GASPAR A. R., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/05/03
• Languages : English
• 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

IIR document

Loss of mitochondrial function and accumulation of acidic vesicular organelles under low-temperature incubation in HaCaT cells.

• Author(s) : NAGAHARA Y., UCHIDA N., MIDORIKAWA M., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

Experimental study on the change in driver’s physiological signals in automobile HVAC system under Full load condition.

• Author(s) : SHIN Y., GWANGHYUN I., YU K., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/02/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 112

Chill sensitivity of honey bee, Apis mellifera, embryos.

• Author(s) : COLLINS A. M., MAZUR P.
• Publication date: 2006/08
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryobiology - vol. 53 - n. 1

Cold shock induction of thermal sensitivity in Listeria monocytogenes.

• Author(s) : MILLER A. J., BAYLES D. O., EBLEN B. S.
• Publication date: 2000/10
• Languages : English
• Source: Appl. environ. Microbiol. - vol. 66 - n. 10

Studies on chilling sensitivity of zebrafish (Danio rerio) oocytes.

• Author(s) : ISAYEVA A., ZHANG T., RAWSON D. M.
• Publication date: 2004/10
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryobiology - vol. 49 - n. 2

IIR document

Susceptibility of "Ortanique" citrus fruit harvested in Valencia to chilling injury during cold storage.

• Author(s) : SALVADOR A., CUQUERELLA J., NAVARRO P.
• Publication date: 2000/10/19
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

LA SENSIBILITE AU FROID DES FRUITS ET LEGUMES.

COLD SENSITIVENESS OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.

• Author(s) : MUNOZ DELGADO J. A.
• Publication date: 1983/04/20
• Languages : French
• Source: C. R. Acad. Agric. Fr. - vol. 69 - n. 8

IIR document

Postharvest techniques for reducing low temperature injury in chilling-sensitive commodities.

• Author(s) : WANG C. Y.
• Publication date: 2000/10/19
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

Leavening ability and freeze tolerance of yeasts isolated from traditional corn and rye bread doughs.

• Author(s) : ALMEIDA M. J., PAIS C.
• Publication date: 1996/12
• Languages : English
• Source: Appl. environ. Microbiol. - vol. 62 - n. 12

IIR document

Effects of heat applications on the resistance against pathogens and chilling injury and on the physiology of citrus fruit.

• Author(s) : BEN YEHOSHUA S., PERETZ J., NAFUSSI B., et al.
• Publication date: 2000/10/19
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Etude de la résistance à la maladie du froid de melons "Cantaloup Charentais" exprimant de l'arn antisens de l'ACC oxydase.

Chilling injury resistance of Cantaloup Charentais melon expresant an ACC-oxydase antisense arn.

• Author(s) : FLORES F., PECH J. C., LATCHÉ A., et al.
• Publication date: 2000/10/19
• Languages : French
• Formats : PDF

Role of intracellular contents to facilitate supercooling capability in beech (Fagus crenata) xylem parenchyma cells.

• Author(s) : KASUGA J., MIZUNO K., MIYAJI N., et al.
• Publication date: 2006/09
• Languages : English
• Source: CryoLetters - vol. 27 - n. 5

The menthol receptor TRPM8 is the principal detector of environmental cold.

• Author(s) : BAUTISTA D. M., SIEMENS J., GLAZER J. M., et al.
• Publication date: 2007/07/12
• Languages : English
• Source: Nature - vol. 448 - n. 7150

Thermoperiodic acclimations enhance cold hardiness of the eggs of the migratory locust.

• Author(s) : WANG H. S., ZHOU C. S., GUO W., et al.
• Publication date: 2006/10
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryobiology - vol. 53 - n. 2

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World Energy Outlook 2024: cooling drives electricity demand, especially in developing countries

In its latest report, the IEA predicts that residential air conditioning will require an extra 700 TWh of electricity by 2035, more than three times the extra demand from computer...

• Publication date : 2024/10/23
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Unprecedented images from the centre of our galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope shows images of the centre of the Milky Way, thanks to its state-of-the-art infrared detectors, which need to be cryogenically cooled to operate...

• Publication date : 2024/01/05
• Subjects: Technology

Spacewalkers replace the cooling pumps of the ISS cosmic particle detector

Two astronauts just finished successfully repairing the cooling pumps of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer fitted to the International Space Station.

• Publication date : 2020/02/06

Overview and outlook of the cooling sector in Jordan

In May 2024, Jordan’s Ministry of the Environment published its National Cooling Strategy (NCS), which details the country’s cooling sector and sets a framework for the National...

• Publication date : 2024/06/26
• Subjects: General information, Figures, economy

Meeting the challenge of a sustainable global food cold chain

A recent report published by UNEP and FAO includes several important recommendations on how to develop more sustainable food cold chains. 

• Publication date : 2022/12/15
• Subjects: General information

Refrigeration, a key player in the fight against cancer

Refrigeration technologies are an essential part of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of several cancers.

• Publication date : 2024/02/02
• Subjects: General information

The refrigeration sector celebrates International Women's Day and World Engineering Day

Engineers and technicians make up the bulk of the workforce in the refrigeration and heat pump sector, a growing sector in which all professions are accessible to women.

• Publication date : 2024/03/08
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Impact of ageing on the energy efficiency of refrigerating household appliances

A recent study shows an average increase in energy consumption of 11% after 2 years of operation and 27% after 16 years for these appliances. Ageing wall insulation and door gasket contribute to this...

• Publication date : 2022/02/28

Road to COP28. Energy efficiency and recovery of refrigerants

“Sustainability must refer to energy efficiency and circularity”, says Dr Laura Fedele, IIR expert. 

• Publication date : 2023/04/26
• Subjects: Technology, General information

Reducing food waste: can we keep open canned sardines in the refrigerator?

Researchers from the University of Porto studied the shelf life at 4°C of open canned sardines, depending on the type of seasoning (sardines in brine, vegetable oil, tomato...

• Publication date : 2022/08/16
• Subjects: General information

ERC Grant Awarded to Steffen Grohmann for Advancing Cryogenic Technology

Steffen Grohmann, President of IIR Commission A1, receives an advanced grant from the European Research Council for his innovative cryogenic technology project: GRAVITHELIUM, a key technology for the Einstein...

• Publication date : 2024/04/26

Catch up on the IIR Working Group on LCCP evaluation in Chicago

IIR Working Group on Life Cycle Climate Performance (LCCP) evaluation continues to make impressive headway.

• Publication date : 2015/02/11

IIR Working Group publishes Guidelines for Life Cycle Climate Performance

The Guidelines for Life Cycle Climate Performance (LCCP) provide a harmonised method to calculate the LCCP for all types of stationary air conditioning, heat pumping and refrigeration systems.

• Publication date : 2016/01/27

Another successful IIR Gustav Lorentzen conference 2016

Dedicated to natural refrigerants, mainly ammonia, carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons, Gustav Lorentzen 2016 was a great success attracting over 270 people and more than 145 papers from leading international researchers and industrialists.

• Publication date : 2016/09/14

Next Generation Cooling: World Refrigeration Day Announces 2023 Theme

Titled "Next Generation Cooling", the WRD 2023 campaign will focus on the future of cooling technology, the industry, the people working within it, and those that benefit from cooling.

• Publication date : 2023/05/27
• Subjects: Environment

World Refrigeration Day 2021 reaches every corner of the globe!

This year, seven organisations partnered with World Refrigeration Day to bring to the limelight the exciting career opportunities in fields relying on refrigeration.

• Publication date : 2021/09/08

Three educational and awareness-raising events within the framework of INDEE+ project in 2021

For the INDEE+ project, the end of the year 2021 was marked by several educational events aiming to raise awareness of the application of clean cooling systems offered by the CO2/R744 refrigeration...

• Publication date : 2022/01/28

World Refrigeration Day 2023: Distribute the dedicated flyers!

Titled “Next Generation Cooling”, the World Refrigeration Day 2023 campaign focused on the future of cooling technology, the industry, the people working within it, and those that benefit from...

• Publication date : 2023/07/07
• Subjects: Technology, General information, Environment

The IIR with the World Bank in West Bengal

The IIR is a key partner in the World Bank’s project on the Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) integration into the cold chain in West Bengal 

• Publication date : 2021/09/07

Ozone to Cool Zone: IIR Workshops at COP 28

Join the five IIR workshops at COP28 set to highlight innovative refrigeration solutions for a sustainable future.

• Publication date : 2023/11/24
• Subjects: Environment

World Refrigeration Day 2021: Join the “Cool Careers” webinars  

Save the date! Participate in a World Refrigeration Day webinar in June. 

• Publication date : 2021/05/27

Join the ENOUGH project webinar!

Funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, the ENOUGH project aims to address and reduce emissions from the food sector. Join the project webinar on December 1.

• Publication date : 2022/11/24
• Subjects: Technology, Environment

March 2023: An active communication and awareness campaign for INDEE+

March 2023 was marked by a series of communication events for INDEE+, gathering all project partners and key Indian HVAC&R stakeholders in India.

• Publication date : 2023/04/26
• Subjects: Developing country

New IIR Informatory Note on Air-source heat pumps for space heating and cooling

The IIR has issued a new Informatory Note on Air source heat pumps for space heating and cooling. A summary for policymakers and a Chinese version of this note have also been published.

• Publication date : 2021/02/23

IIR Working Group on the Cold Chain in Warm Countries appoints a new chairperson

Newly appointed chairperson, Halima Thraya, will oversee and coordinate the various efforts and projects carried out by the Working Group.

• Publication date : 2015/06/03

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