The ionocaloric refrigeration cycle is an advanced cooling technology that utilizes the ionocaloric effect, driven by an electrochemical field, to achieve efficient and eco-friendly refrigeration. By manipulating the electrochemical potential through ion addition or removal, significant temperature changes and entropy variations are achieved. This cycle offers a sustainable alternative to traditional refrigeration systems, with potential applications in various industries. Ongoing research is focused on optimizing ionocaloric materials and system design to enhance its performance and viability.
It was developed by Drew Lilley and Ravi Prasher at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.[1][2]
^Biron, Lauren (3 January 2023). "Berkeley Lab Scientists Develop a Cool New Method of Refrigeration". News Center. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
^Lilley, Drew; Prasher, Ravi (23 December 2022). "Ionocaloric refrigeration cycle". Science. 378 (6626): 1344–1348. Bibcode:2022Sci...378.1344L. doi:10.1126/science.ade1696. PMID 36548416. S2CID 254998229.
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