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Cryopreservation of epididymal stallion sperm.

• Author(s) : OLACIREGUI M., GIL L., MONTON A., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Sperm, Egg yolk, Cryoprotectant, Cooling rate, Cryopreservation
• Source: Cryobiology - vol. 68 - n. 1

Protective effects of propolis on cryopreservation of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) sperm.

• Author(s) : ÖGRETMEN F., INANAN B. E., ÖZTÜRK M.
• Publication date: 2014/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Sperm, Carp, Cryopreservation
• Source: Cryobiology - vol. 68 - n. 1

Investigating sperm cryopreservation in a model tunicate, Ciona intestinalis sp. A.

• Author(s) : SORRENTI G., BAGNOLI A., MARAGLIA V., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thawing, Sperm, Liquid nitrogen, Cryopreservation, Freezing
• Source: Cryobiology - vol. 68 - n. 1

Advances in sperm cryopreservation in farm animals: cattle, horse, pig and sheep

• Author(s) : YÁNEZ-ORTIZ I., CATALAN J., RODRÍGUEZ-GIL J. E., MIRÓ J., YESTE M.
• Publication date: 2022/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Review, Cryopreservation, Animal, Sperm, Cryoprotectant, Freezing suitability, Reproduction, Freezing
• Source: Animal Reproduction Science - vol. 246
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Comparison of hormonal stimulation influence on quality of sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) and silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) sperm.

• Author(s) : BUTSKYI K., PUHOVKIN A., KOPEIKA E.
• Publication date: 2016/09/08
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Sperm, Cryobiology, Cell, Carp, Fish, Expérimentation, Cryopreservation
• Source: 2^nd IIR Workshop on cold applications in life sciences.
• Formats : PDF

The improving effect of reduced glutathione on boar sperm cryotolerance is related with the intrinsic ejaculate freezability.

• Author(s) : YESTE M., ESTRADA E., PINART E., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/04
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Sperm, Boar, Survival, Molecule, Cryopreservation, Freezing
• Source: Cryobiology - vol. 68 - n. 2

Improved sperm cryosurvival in diluents containing amides versus glycerol in the Przewalski’s horse (Equus ferus przewalskii).

• Author(s) : PUKAZHENTHI B. S., JOHNSON A., GUTHRIE D., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/04
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Sperm, Enhancement, Cryoprotectant, Amide, Mitochondria, Glycerol, Freezing, Horse
• Source: Cryobiology - vol. 68 - n. 2

IIR document

Cryopreservation of mutant mice.

• Author(s) : SCHENKEL J., DIERCKS A. K., STAUDT M., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/04/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Sperm, Cryobiology, Mouse, Embryo, Cryopreservation, Cryobank
• Source: Cryogenics 2014. Proceedings of the 13^th IIR International Conference: Prague, Czech Republic, April 7-11, 2014.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Cryopreservation by vitrification: basic thermodynamic principals, methods and devices.

• Author(s) : KATKOV I. I., BOLYUKH V. F.
• Publication date: 2017/05/15
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Vitrification, Sperm, Cooling rate, Comparison, Cell, Embryo, Cryopreservation
• Source: Cryogenics 2017. Proceedings of the 14^th IIR International Conference: Dresden, Germany, Mai 15-19, 2017.
• Formats : PDF

Cryopreservation of semen in domestic animals: a review of current challenges, applications, and prospective strategies.

• Author(s) : SHARAFI M., BORGHEI-RAD S. M., HEZAVEHEI M., SHAHVERDI A., BENSON J. D.
• Publication date: 2022/12
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cryopreservation, Sperm, Animal, Cryobiology, Cryoprotectant, Freezing, Nanoparticle, Freeze-drying, Mammal, Review
• Source: Animals - vol. 12 - n. 23
• Formats : PDF

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The natural cryoprotectant honey for fertility cryopreservation.

• Author(s) : CHEEPA F. F., LIU H., ZHAO G.
• Publication date: 2022/03
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cryopreservation, Review, Honey, Cryoprotectant, Rheological property, Thermal property, Ice, Crystallization, Viscosity, Sperm, Embryo, Oocyte
• Source: Bioengineering - vol. 9 - n. 3
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Ultrasound-assisted cryopreservation of gametes.

• Author(s) : TANNERT A., OTTO S., HOEROLD J., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/09/08
• Languages : English
• Source: 2^nd IIR Workshop on cold applications in life sciences.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

From conventional to magnetic refrigerator technology.

• Author(s) : SARI O., BALLI M.
• Publication date: 2014/01
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 37 - n. 1
• Formats : PDF

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Cryopreservation innovations in reproductive biotechnologies: meeting biobanking challenges in human and veterinary application.

• Author(s) : GAVIN-PLAGNE L., SCHMITT E.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

Control of sperm concentration is necessary for standardization of sperm cryopreservation in aquatic species: evidence from sperm agglutination in oysters.

• Author(s) : DONG Q., HUANG C., TIERSCH T. R.
• Publication date: 2007/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Sperm, Oyster, Cryopreservation, Control (generic), Concentration
• Source: Cryobiology - vol. 54 - n. 1

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

Updating ammonia dispersion models

Research is underway in order to improve existing ammonia-dispersion behaviour models.

• Publication date : 2012/01/19

Briefs: first bank of coral cells

US scientists have created the first bank of frozen coral cells, intended to preserve endangered coral species in Hawaii and protect their diversity. The bank so far contains frozen sperm and embryonic cells from mushroom coral and rice...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

The Gallic cock saved thanks to cryogenics

The Gallic cock, of the Gauloise dorée breed, one of the most ancient French animal breeds, and France's national symbol, was gradually disappearing. Only 200 individuals, kept by amateur breeders, were left. One of the characteristics of this...

• Publication date : 2005/01/12

Honey is an efficient natural cryoprotectant in fertility preservation

While several review articles point to the need for new, effective and less toxic cryoprotectants, honey has proven to be an effective non-penetrating...

• Publication date : 2022/03/31
• Subjects: Technology

First birth following a transplant of frozen ovarian tissue

The first case of a live birth after a successful transplant of ovarian fragments taken from a patient and then conserved frozen has just been announced by Belgian gynaecologists in an article published in the British medical journal The Lancet....

• Publication date : 2004/11/19

Cryopreservation techniques in reproductive medicine: improving cell survival after warming

A recent literature review presents the technical progress in cryopreservation techniques. The vitrification concept is presented as crucial to ensure cell survival after cryopreservation. 

• Publication date : 2020/11/27

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

European food retailers accelerate investment in natural refrigerants technology

Nearly two-thirds of food retailers in Western and Northern Europe have implemented natural refrigerant technology in store.

• Publication date : 2014/03/20

Aldi equips 300th CO2 store

In a move away from HFCs, discount supermarket group Aldi Süd has equipped its 300th store with CO2 refrigeration.

• Publication date : 2014/10/21

Opening of a zero carbon store in Belgium

Lidl opens its first carbon neutral CO2 store in Ixelles, Belgium.

• Publication date : 2014/04/28

Supermarket refrigerant retrofitting.

A few figures about supermarkets retrofitting their refrigeration systems with alternative refrigerants.

• Publication date : 2017/03/24

CO2 supermarkets worldwide

In its latest Accelerate Europe magazine, Shecco has disseminated figures illustrating the growth of CO2 in the commercial refrigeration sector.

• Publication date : 2016/05/03

European retailers and transition from HFCs

In a survey mandated by Emerson, 140 French, German and British professionals in the retail sector commented on their awareness of more sustainable technologies related to the phase down of HFCs.

• Publication date : 2018/03/19
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Efficient refrigeration helped reduce German retailers’energy costs

Energy costs per m2 of retail space in the food trade is more important than in the non-food sector.

• Publication date : 2016/08/15

International collaboration: The key to a prosperous future in refrigeration

The IIR puts its international network into action for the benefit of all.

• Publication date : 2015/08/12

An article from the IJR on the state of the art of CO2

An article published by NTNU and SINTEF in the International Journal of Refrigeration summarises several researches on current and future "CO2 only" solutions for supermarket applications.

• Publication date : 2018/10/18

Workshop on Supermarkets during the 5th IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain

The workshop had the aim of presenting recent findings by the UK EUED joint project on supermarkets, the SuperSmart project and the HPT Annex44 project.

• Publication date : 2018/04/19

Available - New IIR publication: Technological options for retail refrigeration

Written by several experts from the acclaimed London South Bank University (UK), the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is proud to present the “Technological options for retail refrigeration”.

• Publication date : 2018/11/22

The IIR worldwide

Focus on the latest IIR interventions around the world.

• Publication date : 2018/12/27
• Subjects: General information

IIR partner in INDEE+

The IIR takes part of the project INDEE+ which aims to support the Indian refrigeration and Air Conditioning sector in the transition towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly...

• Publication date : 2021/05/31
• Subjects: Developing country

IIR Congress 2019: The refrigeration event of the year

Taking place on August 24-30, 2019 in Montreal (Canada), birthplace of the 1987 Montreal Protocol, the IIR Congress 2019 will be organised under the theme “Refrigeration for Human Health and Future Prosperity" and will focus on the current global...

• Publication date : 2019/07/30

Member news: Danfoss is committed to reducing food waste

The Salling Group and Danfoss are working with Microsoft to reduce food waste and energy consumption in retail refrigeration. 

• Publication date : 2023/02/17
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Member news: a training center for commercial refrigeration promoted by Carrier

Carrier is participating in the creation of a regional training centre for transcritical CO2 supermarkets in Kenya.

• Publication date : 2023/12/20

FRISBEE project: data collection

The IIR is involved in the European Union-funded FRISBEE (Food Refrigeration Innovations for Safety, consumer Benefit, Environmental impact and Energy optimization along the cold chain in Europe) project. Currently, one of the most important tasks...

• Publication date : 2011/05/20

The IIR takes part in a UNIDO project

The IIR has been successful to a UNIDO call for proposals to assess the incremental and operating cost for improved Energy Efficiency in retail refrigeration in Jordan and Tunisia.

• Publication date : 2018/10/18
• Subjects: Environment, General information, Developing country

An impressive 1,000 abstracts received for the 25th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration

Covering all fields of refrigeration, ICR 2019 is expected to surpass the success of previous congresses, and will be a unique opportunity for researchers and engineers from all over the world to meet, exchange and publish the results of their...

• Publication date : 2018/07/24

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS for the 25th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration ends June 28, 2018

The 25th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration, ICR 2019, will offer dynamic programme of quality technical, scientific and industry insights including technical tours and visits, networking opportunities, focused work meetings and...

• Publication date : 2018/06/13

Call for nominations: Scientific Prizes at ICR 2019

The call for nominations for the ICR 2019 Scientific Prizes has now been launched. The series of prestigious academic and scientific awards recognise those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of refrigeration or have completed...

• Publication date : 2018/03/28

Press release: An impressive 1,000 abstracts received for the 25th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration

First held in 1908, the International Congress of Refrigeration presented by the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is now the world’s leading event for research and industry in the HVACR sector, cryogenics included.

• Publication date : 2018/07/20

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

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

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

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

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

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 : French, English
• Themes : Caloric cooling (magnetocaloric, electrocaloric, elastocaloric and barocaloric cooling)

Hydrocarbon refrigerants

Hydrocarbons such as R290 (propane), R600a (isobutane) or R1270 (propene/propylene) are low GWP non-toxic natural refrigerants with excellent thermodynamic properties. They offer an...

• Last update : 2022/06/22
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Hydrocarbons, Containment, refrigerant charge reduction

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

Cold storage conditions for fruits and vegetables

Practical recommendations for the cold storage of over 200 cultivars of fruits, vegetables and herbs (storage temperatures, relative humidity, storage time, controlled atmosphere...

• Last update : 2023/01/16
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Fruit, Vegetables

Global warming potential (GWP) of HFC refrigerants

Using the latest updated data from UNEP’s RTOC 2022 report, we have compiled the 100-year GWP and 20-year GWP values of hydrofluorocarbon-based (HFC) refrigerants. Our table includes...

• Last update : 2023/09/15
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : HFCs