SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 31, 2026Interesting Engineering

Scientists build cooling system that turns waste heat into cold without electricity

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Researchers in Germany and Japan built the world's first cooling system that runs entirely on waste heat, sunlight, or ambient warmth, with no electricity needed. Two ultra-thin nickel-titanium films work together, one converting heat into mechanical force, the other generating cold, reaching 84% of maximum theoretical cooling efficiency.

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