Samsung's groundbreaking Peltier cooling technology, developed in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, has been honored with a prestigious 2025 R&D 100 award, often recognized as the Nobel Prize of Engineering and the Oscars of Innovation. This award, presented by R&D World Magazine, highlights the top 100 innovative technologies globally each year.
Unveiled earlier this year in Nature Communications, the Peltier cooling technology represents a significant advancement in cooling efficiency. Utilizing nanotechnology developed by Samsung engineers working with Dr. Rama Venkatasubramanian's thermoelectrics research team, the technology enhances the performance of semiconductor-based cooling devices, replacing traditional refrigerants that can harm the environment.
By improving efficiency by up to 75% and reducing material requirements by 99.9% compared to previous generations, this innovation paves the way for compact, lightweight, and eco-friendly cooling solutions. Potential applications include cooling for cars, data centers, residential and commercial spaces.
Samsung's AI Hybrid Refrigerator introduced the use of Peltier cooling devices at IFA last year, setting the stage for broader implementation across various industries in the future.
