Episode 704
Cooling that comes with a twist
Fridges with improved efficiency could be the spin off from new technology that uses twisted materials to create a cooling effect...
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
October 15, 20193m 58s
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Show Notes
What if the next refrigeration technology could be based on twisting and untwisting strands? A new paper published in Science by an international team of researchers explored how twisting and stretching can change the temperature of certain types of fibres, leading them to propose a new method for building fridges that are more efficient and more environmentally friendly than those used at present. Mariana Marasoiu untangled the findings with study lead author Ray Baughman... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
entropyfridgecoolingtwisting elasticray baughmantemperatureenergy consumptionrefrigeration