Less Carbon, More Chill Novel Refrigeration Approach Uses PCMs To Freeze, Cool Perishables

CleanTechnica
By US Department of EnergyMay 26, 2024, 11:59 pm213 pts
A technology developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory works to keep food refrigerated with phase change materials, or PCMs, while reducing carbon emissions by 30%. More than 100 million household refrigerators in operation across the United States consume up to 2 kilowatts of electricity daily. These…

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