Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers present a new 'ionocaloric' refrigeration system that leverages phase transitions to drive reversible cooling cycles, offering a promising alternative to traditional hydrofluorocarbon-based systems. The system shows high efficiency and potential environmental benefits.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Presenting “ionocaloric” refrigeration: A new approach to efficient and sustainable cooling American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Dec 22, 2022 · first to report
- Berkeley Lab scientists develop a cool new method of refrigeration DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory · Jan 3, 2023