UK lab promises air-con revolution without polluting gases
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 () Cambridge, United Kingdom (AFP) July 1, 2025
The soft, waxy "solid refrigerant" being investigated in a UK laboratory may not look very exciting, but its unusual properties promise an air-conditioning revolution that could eliminate the need for greenhouse gases. The substance's temperature can vary by more than 50 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit) under pressure, and unlike the gases currently used in appliances, it does not lea