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The goal of the PID2024 SMASHCool project is to achieve fundamental advances in the field of caloric refrigeration in order to overcome its technological and fundamental challenges.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Refrigeration is one of the key achievements of the 20th century, vital for modern life. It preserves food and pharmaceuticals, cool data centers and batteries, and regulates temperatures in transportation and buildings.<\/p>\n

However, our planet is warming due to greenhouse gas emissions, and current refrigerators use vapour-compressing fluorinated gases that contribute significantly to this issue.<\/p>\n

Conversely, heating systems heavily rely on fossil fuel-dominated technologies, that meet above 60% of energy demand.<\/p>\n

In this context, solid-state heating and cooling are emerging as a disruptive, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This innovative approach is based on the caloric effect, a fundamental thermal response exhibited by materials when an external stimulus is applied to them.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Gaireb\u00e9 un 70% del consum energ\u00e8tic mundial es dedica a la calefacci\u00f3 i la refrigeraci\u00f3. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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La depend\u00e8ncia de les fonts d\u2019origen f\u00f2ssil \u00e9s molt gran en les tecnologies de calefacci\u00f3. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Els equips de refrigeraci\u00f3 utilitzen gasos amb alt potencial d\u2019escalfament global (GWP). <\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”-90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(188,134,27,0.19) 0%|rgba(64,127,137,0.24) 97%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”titular” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Caloric refrigeration is a new solid-state technology that promises to be an environmentally friendly alternative to current conventional systems that rely on greenhouse gases.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”lletra_gran” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

SMASHCool<\/strong> focuses on fundamental research into innovative caloric and multicaloric materials. It is material diversity-oriented and aims to uncover materials for the next generation of solid-state caloric refrigeration.<\/p>\n

In this project, we will investigate materials that act as refrigerants when subjected to external stimuli, broadly including mechanical, electrical, and magnetic fields.<\/p>\n

The study will be conducted from both experimental and theoretical perspectives, combining laboratory measurements with advanced physical models and first-principles calculations. The goal is to understand the microscopic mechanisms governing the thermal and mechanical properties of these materials.<\/p>\n

We will pay special attention to the so-called multicaloric effect, which exploits cooling responses driven by multiple applied fields.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(188,134,27,0.44) 0%|rgba(64,127,137,0.41) 99%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/www.ub.edu\/functionalmaterials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/martafernandez-230313-0220-ub-fisica-laboratori-23051-L.jpg” background_position=”top_center” min_height=”45vh” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”lletra_gran” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]The PID2024 SMASHCool project has two lines of research and objectives: [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”lletra_gran” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

Improving the performance and expanding the applications of mechanocaloric materials: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Mechanocaloric materials can be enhanced by refining their geometries and mechanical stress components, which will lead to improved properties better suited for specific applications. <\/p>\n

Maximizing cooling by optimizing operating conditions under multiple external stimuli: <\/strong>
Multicaloric effects can be used to optimize a material\u2019s cooling performance. The coupling of magnetism or electrical polarization with the material\u2019s structure is fundamental and a practical variable for the design of multicaloric materials. <\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”titular” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] SMASHcool focuses on fundamental research into innovative caloric and multicaloric materials, in which atomic structure plays a key role.<\/em>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”-90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(188,134,27,0.44) 0%|rgba(64,127,137,0.41) 99%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/www.ub.edu\/functionalmaterials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/martafernandez-230313-0189-ub-fisica-laboratori-23051-L.jpg” min_height=”45vh” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”lletra_gran” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

The SMASHCool project builds on the PID2020-113549RB-I00<\/a> project titled \u201cAdvanced Caloric and Multicaloric Materials for Efficient and Clean Refrigeration\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n

In this project, new experimental techniques will be designed and implemented to be operable over a broad temperature range at controlled atmospheres or vacuum (particularly at low temperatures), incorporating new mechanical modes such as twisting or biaxial stretching, and optimized electrodes.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”-90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(188,134,27,0.44) 0%|rgba(64,127,137,0.41) 99%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/www.ub.edu\/functionalmaterials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/martafernandez-230313-0112-ub-fisica-laboratori-23051-L.jpg” background_position=”top_center” min_height=”45vh” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”lletra_gran” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]SMASHCool is designed to make significant contributions to the advancement of scientific and technical knowledge in the field of caloric materials, with the purpose of moving these closer to actual applications in cooling, heating, and thermal management. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The project will deepen the scientific community\u2019s understanding of the fundamental mechanisms underlying caloric effects, with a special emphasis on the emerging fields of mechanocaloric and multicaloric materials.<\/p>\n

By its very nature, it covers a wide range of materials and systems, not only continuing but also opening new and groundbreaking research lines.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”titular” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#BC861B” text_orientation=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]SMASHCool will develop advanced caloric materials that offer much cleaner energy solutions compared to current cooling methods.<\/em>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” custom_margin=”-150px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|80px||80px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|80px||80px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|80px||80px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/www.ub.edu\/functionalmaterials\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sol-neu-ico.svg” image_icon_width=”180px” module_class=”fons_color4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”sol-neu-ico” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

Exploiting the potential of advanced caloric and multi-caloric materials to achieve efficient cooling.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Reduce dependence on fossil fuels, which will lead to lower energy costs and reduced carbon emissions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Capture and reuse waste heat from industrial processes and other sources, enhancing overall energy efficiency and reducing energy waste.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Project team<\/h2>\n

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Work team<\/h2>\n

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Collaborations<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”ratlla_inferior” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Dr. Avadh Saxena (Los Alamos Nat. Lab., US)<\/p>\n

Prof. Julie Staunton (Warwick U., UK)<\/p>\n

Dr. Christopher Patrick (Oxford U., UK)<\/p>\n

Prof. Dr. J\u00f6rg Neugebauer (MPIE, Germany)<\/p>\n

Dr. David Boldrin (Glasgow U., UK)<\/p>\n

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Featured publications<\/h2>\n

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Emma Vald\u00e9s, Enric Stern-Taulats,\u00a0Nicolas Candau, Llu\u00efs Ma\u00f1osa, Eduard Vives. <\/i>Enhancement of the Elastocaloric\u00a0Performance of Natural Rubber by\u00a0Forced Air Convection.
\n<\/i>Polymers 16<\/b>, 3078 (2024)
\nhttps:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2073-4360\/16\/21\/3078<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Nicolas Candau, Adele Zimmy, Eduard Vives, Maria Llu\u00efsa Maspoch Elastocaloric Waste\/Natural Rubber Materials with Various Crosslink Densities<\/i>
\nPolymers 15<\/b>, 2566 (2023)
\nhttps:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2073-4360\/15\/11\/2566<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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