advancing elastocaloric cooling solutions through 3D printing of superelastic NiTi Shape Memory alloy for space - SuperCaloric
sustainable, solid-state cooling through 3D-printed NiTi Elastocaloric Materials
Conventional refrigeration systems rely on vapor-compression cycles that are energy-intensive and environmentally harmful due to greenhouse gas emissions. For space applications, these systems are also heavy, complex, and inefficient under extreme conditions. There is an urgent need for compact, lightweight, and eco-friendly cooling technologies that can operate efficiently in microgravity and vacuum environments, supporting next-generation spacecraft systems and sustainable thermal management solutions for future missions.
This project is funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) and carried out in collaboration with Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Italy and the University of Twente. For further clarification and detailed information regarding the project, kindly contact:
