Publications by authors named "G Beschea"

Introduction: Fruits are perishable, thus it's crucial to have an efficient preservation technique that can increase storage time while keeping physical quality and nutritional attributes in order to avoid wastage. The majority of methods for long-term storage require refrigeration.

Methods: In this investigation, we assess the viability of isochoric freezing as a different technique of raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.

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Article Synopsis
  • Researchers are increasingly interested in the isochoric freezing of water, which occurs at constant volume under high pressure, making it difficult to study visually.
  • A new reactor design allowed for microscopic observation of water freezing and thawing at temperatures as low as -12 °C and pressures up to 129 MPa.
  • The study focused on visualizing key features of ice nucleation, which is crucial for understanding phase transitions and impacts various fields such as geology, biology, aviation, and climate research.
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This paper presents the design and prototype of a constant volume (isochoric) vessel that can be used for the preservation of large organs in a supercooled state. This prototype is a preliminary version of a more advanced design. The device consists of a cooling bath operated by a mechanical vapor compression refrigeration unit and an isochoric chamber made of stainless steel.

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This technical paper introduces a novel organ preservation system based on isochoric (constant volume) supercooling. The system is designed to enhance the stability of the metastable supercooling state, offering potential long-term preservation of large biological organs at subfreezing temperatures without the need for cryoprotectant additives. Detailed technical designs and usage protocols are provided for researchers interested in exploring this field.

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Fruits are perishable. It's crucial to have an efficient preservation technique that may extend storage duration while maintaining the physical quality and nutritional values to avoid wastage. The majority of long-term storage solutions for fruits use refrigeration.

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