SMRTR TechMar 12, 2025Interesting Engineering

World’s first solid-state AC cools rooms in 15 minutes with zero emissions tech

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Researchers at HKUST have developed the world's first kilowatt-scale elastocaloric cooling device, capable of cooling rooms to 70-72°F in 15 minutes with zero emissions. The innovative system uses shape memory alloys and graphene nanofluid to achieve record-breaking cooling power of 1,284 watts, potentially revolutionizing air conditioning technology and reducing global energy consumption.

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