Samsung Electronics and the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) have been recognized in the 2025 R&D 100 Awards for their collaborative work on advanced Peltier cooling technology. The awards, organized by R&D World Magazine since 1963, highlight a selection of technologies with significant research and development outcomes across various industries.
The joint research team applied nano-engineering methods to increase the efficiency of Peltier cooling devices by approximately 75%, using newly developed thin-film semiconductor materials. This work led to the development of a high-efficiency solid-state refrigerator that, according to internal tests, demonstrated greater performance compared to conventional vapor compression systems.
The research findings were published in the journal Nature Communications in May 2025.
Peltier cooling, which operates without refrigerants, is a solid-state technology that allows for fast and precise temperature control. It is being evaluated for broader applications in sectors such as semiconductors, medical devices, automotive electronics, and data center infrastructure.
Samsung Research’s Life Solution Team, in collaboration with APL, led the development effort. Joonhyun Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of the Life Solution Team, commented on the award’s recognition as a marker of progress in the field of sustainable cooling technologies.
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