The “Mpemba effect” is the name given to the assertion that hot water may freeze faster than cool water. This counterintuitive statement seemingly breaches fundamental laws of physical chemistry; however, numerous experiments with classic...
The present article provides a detailed comparison of two psychological phenomena, the freezing effect and the bystander effect, across their neurobiological, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dimensions. This study focuses on identifying and anal...
The freeze-sealing pipe roof (FSPR) method has been applied to the Gongbei tunnel of the Hongkong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, which is the first application of this method in the world. The purpose of the ground-freezing method is soil waterproo...
This study demonstrates the effects of the freezing and frozen storage of anchovies prior to brining and dry-salting on quality changes and food safety during refrigerated storage (4 ± 1 °C). Fresh anchovies were divided into two groups, o...
Modeling software was used to improve the efficiency of existing immersion freezing equipment. The concept of adding a rotating hopper device was proposed to make pork rotate with the rotating hopper in a flowing refrigerant carrier to achieve the ef...
The damage and degradation of coal-measure sandstone in cold-region open-pit mines due to freeze–thaw effects has become one of the significant factors inducing instability in the rock mass of open-pit mine slopes. This study conducts experimen...
This report presents the results of dielectric studies in a nitrobenzene–decane critical mixture in the homogeneous liquid, biphasic mesophase, and the solid crystal phase. It focuses on detecting critical effects in the broad surrounding of th...
This paper presents an investigation into the coupled effects of chemical corrosion (by Nitric acid solution) and freeze-thaw cycles on the physical and mechanical properties and damage deterioration of tonalite specimens. The experiments included th...
In order to study the durability behavior of CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced polymer) reinforced concrete, three category specimens (plain, partially reinforced, and fully reinforced) were selected to investigate its performance variation concerning ch...
When using seawater and sea sand as mixes, the mechanical properties and durability of concrete are adversely affected because the raw materials themselves contain harmful ions. Fly ash is the tailings formed in the process of industrial production,...
The instability and failure of rock that has been frozen and thawed cause serious rock engineering accidents in cold regions. Exploring the precursor information of freeze–thaw rock failure is of great theoretical value and engineering signific...
In order to verify the cryoprotective effect of an antifreeze protein (BaAFP-1) obtained from barley on bread dough, the effect of BaAFP-1 on the rheological properties, microstructure, fermentation, and baking performance including the proofing time...
Sample preservation and recovery of intact DNA from gut samples may affect the inferred gut microbiota composition in pigs. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the freezing process and storage temperature prior to DNA extraction on DNA recover...
In this study, a self-cooling laboratory system was used for pressure–shift freezing (PSF), and the effects of pressure–shift freezing (PSF) at 150 MPa on the quality of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) during frozen storage at &mi...
The effect of freeze–thaw cycling on the slip resistance of dimension stones was investigated. Slip and frost resistance of limestones, granites and marbles were determined via pendulum tester in dry and wet conditions and controlled freeze&nda...
The effects of the present global climate change appear more pronounced in high latitudes and alpine regions. Transitions zones, such as the southern fringe of the boreal region in northern Mongolia, are expected to experience drastic changes as a re...
In this study, the effect of ultrasound-assisted immersion freezing (UAF) of mango sorbet in comparison to conventional freezer freezing, on freezing course and created crystal structure, was studied. The scope of work included the preparation of a s...
This study aimed to investigate the regulatory effect and cryoprotective mechanism of melatonin (MT) on the physiological functions of Lactobacillus plantarum FQR during freezing and freeze-drying. Results indicated that the addition of 5 mg/mL MT as...
The main purpose of this study was to select the appropriate ultrasound parameters that support the freezing process of Bo Chinh ginseng. This process involves placing Bo Chinh ginseng in an open-air environment and ensuring that the transducer does...
Freezing of the water confined in thin pores can be destructive to the porous frame, but the effect of the quasi-liquid layer (QLL) between the confined ice and the pore walls remains still far from being fully understood. In the present study, the p...
To promote the application of freeze-thaw-dehydrated (FTD) potatoes and their gels, this study aimed to investigate the effects of freezing temperature on the physicochemical and gel properties of FTD potato powder and their correlation. The results...
In the development and construction of the South China Sea (SCS), coral sand is a kind of common natural construction material. Sanya submarine tunnel is the first application of artificial ground freezing (AGF) in the SCS. Since the tunnel is locate...
The electrical property of gas diffusion layers (GDLs) plays a significant role in influencing the overall performance of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). The electrical degradation performance of GDLs has not been reported sufficien...
To more comprehensively explore the mechanism of the active freezing and thawing process of a new tube–curtain freezing method in construction, the temperature field of the new tube–curtain freezing process is analyzed using finite elemen...
This paper considers the artificial freezing of an argillite-like clay layer containing a NaCl salt solution in its pore space. The experimental results of the thermophysical properties of the clay with various salinities and water content in soil sa...
Freezing has been widely used to preserve the freshness and quality of crayfish (Procambarus clarkii). However, temperature fluctuations during transportation and storage inevitably affect the quality attributes of crayfish. In this study, the effect...
The freeze-sealing pipe roof (FSPR) method was applied as an innovative construction technology to the Gongbei Tunnel of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge. A freezing scheme involving master freezing tubes, enhancing freezing tubes, and limiting free...
Liposomes can increase plasma half-life, enhance targeting, and diminish the side-effects of loaded drugs. On the downside, physical and chemical instabilities of dispersions often result in a reduced lifespan, which limits their availability on the...
The gut microbiota has a profound effect on human health and is modulated by food and bioactive compounds. To study such interaction, in vitro batch fermentations are performed with fecal material, and some experimental designs may require that such...
The antioxidant activity (AOA) of plant foods is recognized as an index of the potential health benefits resulting from their consumption. Due to their high perishability and seasonality, plant foods are largely consumed or used as processed products...
This paper compared the effects of air and nitrogen on the freezing characteristics, color, and cell structures of chestnut kernels at different rates of heat transfer and adopted liquid nitrogen spray quick-freezing (NF−40 °C/−60 &de...
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of application of pulsed electric field (PEF) and different freezing methods (fast, slow and vacuum freezing) on the drying kinetics as well as selected physical properties of freeze-dried apple. Th...
Freezing is a common food preservation method, but conventional freezing often produces large, irregular ice crystals that damage muscle tissue and degrade food quality. This study developed an experimental system using an impact freezer to investiga...
The effect of freezing combined with alkali treatment on physicochemical property of konjac glucomannan (KGM) with different molecular weight was investigated in this work. The properties and structure of degraded KGM was characterized by means of in...
Dermatomycoses are one of the most common dermatological infectious diseases. Dermatophytoses, such as tinea pedis (athlete’s foot) in adults and tinea capitis in children, are the most prevalent fungal diseases caused by dermatophytes. The tra...
In this article, a nonlinear static analysis model of a bridge pile foundation is established using numerical simulation, and the correctness of the model is verified via experiments. Then, the damage characteristics and mechanical behaviors of bridg...
The quality of frozen crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) is challenged by freeze–thaw (FT) cycles during storage. The effect of freezing methods on the quality of crayfish during FT cycles was investigated by comparing physicochemical properties, m...
The durability deterioration of concrete under the coupled action of freeze–thaw cycles and corrosive media is a critical technical challenge for engineering structures in cold regions and salt corrosive environments. This paper systematically...
Bread is a popular food that is widely consumed worldwide but has a short shelf life. Besides that, when incorporating prebiotics and calcium, aging mechanisms accelerate, further shortening the shelf-life. The objective of this work was to evaluate...
In order to elucidate whether deep freezing could maintain the quality of snowflake beef, three different deep freezing temperatures (−18 °C, −40 °C, and −60 °C) were used in order to evaluate the changes in tissue struc...
An indoor accelerated freezing and thawing test of polypropylene fibre-reinforced concrete in chloride and sulphate environments was conducted using the “fast-freezing method” with the objective of investigating the damage law of the post...
Taking the Sanya River Mouth Channel project as a case study, this research explores the minimum brine temperature required for the pipe-jacking freezing method during staged freezing. Based on the heat transfer theory of porous media, a three-dimens...
Premium extra virgin olive oils (PEVOO) are oils of exceptional quality and retail at high prices. The green color of recently extracted olive oils is lost during storage at room temperature, mainly because of the pheophytinization of chlorophylls. S...
Cracked rock masses in cold regions are subjected to freeze–thaw cycles over extended periods, resulting in freeze–thaw deformation. The combined effects of freeze–thaw cycling and the depth of cracks significantly influence the sta...
The aim of this study was to reveal the macroscopic and mesoscopic deterioration behaviors of concrete under the coupling effect of chlorine salt erosion and the freezing–thawing cycle. The rapid freezing–thawing test was carried out in a 5% chlorine...
Magnetic field-assisted freezing is a novel freezing technology for improving food quality. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of ultrasound pretreatment in combination with a static magnetic field on frozen blueberry bioactive comp...
Sperm quality is adversely affected by cryopreservation due to the increased production of reactive oxygen species, which affects the integrity of sperm membranes, motility, and DNA fragmentation. Three methods for removing seminal plasma, washing (c...
The artificial ground freezing method has been widely used in shield tunneling breakthrough working shafts. The freezing effect was mainly considered in the previous research, and the heat generation of the shield machine was not considered, which ha...
Seafood is highly perishable after being caught, making effective preservation technology essential. A few studies have explored the mechanisms of near-freezing storage combined with high-voltage electric fields for seafood preservation. This study u...
This work proposes a novel drying method suitable for probiotic bacteria, called flash freeze-drying (FFD), which consists of a cyclic variation in pressure (up-down) in a very short time and is applied during primary drying. The effects of three FFD...
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