20304 An Isothermal Container for Transporting Materials for Regenerative Medicine : 1st Report, Prototype using Vacuum Insulation Panels

• DOI: 10.1299/jsmekanto.2009.15.191
• Publication Date: 2017-06-24T00:35:48Z
• Authors: Tatsuo FUJII; Sachio SEKIYA; Hiroaki MATSUSHIMA; Toshiaki INUMA
• Keywords: Isothermal process; Phase-change material; Polystyrene

A prototype of an isothermal container for transporting materials used regenerative medicine has been fabricated. This acrylic is constructed using vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) and uses phase change material as a thermal storage medium. It cylindrical holds several containment vessels. The medium n-Eicosane, which kind carbon hydrate with melting temperature 36.4℃. contents to be transported are sandwiched between packages the material. Testing showed that this can maintain at 36±0.5℃ 7.5〜10 hours in atmosphere below 5℃. Measurement distribution whole provided by layer two VIPs was better than polystyrene rigid urethane. These results show well suited cell sheets medicine.