Advancing Caloric Materials for Efficient Cooling: Key Scientific and Device-Related Materials Challenges for Impact

Cui, Jun; Johnson, Duane; Johnson, Duane; Pecharsky, Vitalij; Takeuchi, Ichiro; Zhang, Qiming

Advancing Caloric Materials for Efficient Cooling: Key Scientific and Device-Related Materials Challenges for Impact

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2015_JohnsonDuane_AdvancingCaloric.pdf (6.62 MB)

Date

2015-12-01

Authors

Cui, Jun

Johnson, Duane

Pecharsky, Vitalij

Takeuchi, Ichiro

Zhang, Qiming

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Johnson, Duane

Distinguished Professor

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Materials Science and Engineering

Materials engineers create new materials and improve existing materials. Everything is limited by the materials that are used to produce it. Materials engineers understand the relationship between the properties of a material and its internal structure — from the macro level down to the atomic level. The better the materials, the better the end result — it’s as simple as that.

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Materials Science and Engineering

Abstract

Workshop Goal: Assess current status of caloric materials and address key basic science challenges to advance reversible caloric materials exhibiting improved performance and long cycle life for transformational efficient caloric cooling technologies, and a systems approach for the use of the materials in device application. In addition, report on necessary paths forward for materials and systems design success for societal impact – a 20-30% drop in energy needs for cooling.

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This report is published as Cui, Jun, Duane D. Johnson, Vitalij Pecharsky, Ichiro Takeuchi, and Qiming Zhang. “Advancing Caloric Materials for Efficient Cooling: Key Scientific and Device-Related Materials Challenges for Impact.” Report from A Workshop Engaging National Laboratories, Universities, and Industry. Hosted by the University of Maryland, College of Engineering. April 28-29, 2015. DOI: 10.31274/mse_reports-20191113-1. Posted with permission.