Samsung Electronics has just announced a next-generation cooling technology that could eliminate the need for chemical refrigerants, opening the door to potential commercial applications in environmentally friendly cooling systems.
On May 28, Samsung Electronics announced that a joint research project with the Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) at Johns Hopkins University on advanced Peltier cooling technology has been published in the leading scientific journal Nature Communications.
Peltier devices, classified as a type of semiconductor component, allow for temperature control without relying on traditional refrigerants.
Refrigerants are widely used chemicals that circulate in refrigerators to absorb heat and lower the internal temperature. Their use isn't limited to household appliances; it extends to industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices, automotive electronics, and data centers. However, when improperly disposed of, these substances can leak into the atmosphere and contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.
According to published findings, Samsung's newly developed Peltier device delivers cooling performance that not only eliminates the need for refrigerants but also surpasses the efficiency of conventional vapor compression systems used in standard refrigeration systems. The results suggest that high-performance, environmentally sustainable refrigeration systems may be feasible without relying on greenhouse gas emissions.
Samsung Electronics emphasized that this technology has broad application potential beyond consumer devices, including fields requiring precise temperature management such as semiconductors, healthcare devices, automotive electronics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers.
The company stated: "We will continue to drive research into groundbreaking technologies that could shape the future."
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/samsung-ra-mat-cong-nghe-lam-mat-khong-can-chat-lam-lanh-hoa-hoc-post1041254.vnp
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