Out with Classic Refrigerants and In with Ionocaloric Refrigeration, with Dr. Drew Lilley
Current refrigerant technologies use gases like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) to function. These gases pose a threat to global stability, given their warming and ozone depletion potential. To solve this issue, scientists like Dr. Drew Lilley are developing ways to perform refrigeration and heating without the need for environmentally hazardous gases, like ionocaloric refrigeration.