Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
PulseExploreClubsResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeClubsExplore
June 10, 2026Annual Review of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Sustainable Refrigerants, Policy Drivers, and Emerging Technologies

View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Authors

EAEmmanuel AbabioU.S. National Science FoundationDCDavid R. CorbinU.S. National Science FoundationMSMark B. ShiflettUniversity of Kansas

Discussion

Loading...

Member takes

Implication

State-of-the-art review evaluates sustainable refrigerants and technologies to meet global sustainability goals.

Key Points

  • This review aims to evaluate the transition to sustainable refrigerants and assess their applications and implications.
  • Reviewed international agreements like the Kigali Amendment and national regulations driving refrigerant transition.
  • Assessed sustainable refrigerants including natural options and low-GWP synthetic alternatives.
  • Examined emerging technologies such as AI, thermodynamic cycles, and refrigerant lifecycle management.
  • Highlights trade-offs of sustainable refrigerants regarding technical application and economic viability.
  • Identifies innovative solutions like not-in-kind cooling technologies as crucial for future research.
  • Establishes a comprehensive road map integrating regulatory, market, and technological perspectives towards a low-emission HVACR sector.

Cite This Study

Ababio et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a28fe9f6f82f25be989be50https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-chembioeng-100724-073851
View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Also Consider

Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context:

  1. 1Sustainable CO2 Refrigeration System for Fish Cold Storage Facility Using a Renewable Integrated System with Solar, Wind and Tidal Energy for Cape Verde—Analyzing Scenarios2024 · 2 citations
  2. 2Examining Energy Efficiency Practices in Office Buildings through the Lens of LEED, BREEAM, and DGNB Certifications2024 · 32 citations
  3. 3Renewable and waste heat applications for heating, cooling, and power generation based on advanced configurations2023 · 48 citations
  4. 4Achieving energy savings through artificial-intelligence-assisted fault detection and diagnosis: Case study on refrigeration systems2022 · 33 citations
  5. 5Nano-enhanced phase change materials: Fundamentals and applications2024 · 373 citations