Advanced magnetocaloric materials: What does the future hold?

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2006.03.020
• Publication Date: 2006-09-12T11:32:28Z
• Authors: Vitalij K. Pecharsky; Karl A. Gschneidner
• Keywords: Magnetic refrigeration; Environmentally Friendly

Recent achievements in the design of robust near room temperature magnetic cooling devices signify paradigm shift in refrigeration, liquefaction and freezing technologies, and call for a much broader base of advanced magnetocaloric materials to support quick materialization of this environmentally friendly, energy efficient technology in a variety of markets. The latest material discoveries are reviewed and current trends in engineering of advanced magnetocaloric compounds have been identified.