Power consumption of a home refrigerator can be cut by 29% while improving cooling capacity. Researchers replaced widely used but environmentally unfriendly R134a refrigerant with the more ...
Nanoparticles can reduce the power consumption of cooling devices such as refrigerators, freezers and air-conditioning. (Courtesy: Taiwo O Babarinde, University of Johannesburg) Adding multi-walled ...
Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. Most refrigerators, air conditioners, and heat pumps are ...