Samsung Electronics will work with Sungkyunkwan University, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Yonsei University, and Kongju National University to develop next-generation cooling materials and new technologies.

Samsung Electronics announced on the 17th that it has launched a consortium to develop high-efficiency Peltier cooling technology, which is attracting attention as a next-generation cooling technology.

The high-efficiency Peltier cooling research consortium includes Professor Kim Seong-woong of Sungkyunkwan University, Professor Son Jae-seong of Pohang University of Science and Technology, Professor Lee Kyu-hyung of Yonsei University, Professor Hong Soon-jik of Kongju National University, and Senior Researcher Cho Joong-young of the Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology.

The High-Efficiency Peltier Cooling Research Consortium will join forces to develop differentiated cooling technologies and related process technologies, including the Peltier method, which uses thermoelectric elements to cool electrically without using refrigerants.

Samsung Electronics launched a new product, the 'Bespoke AI Hybrid', equipped with a Peltier element this year. The new product in 2024 will reduce energy usage by controlling the cooling method by operating the Peltier element and AI inverter compressor alone or in combination depending on the situation.

This consortium will focus on research to further improve the performance and energy efficiency of this product as well as the Peltier cooling method, while also discovering core technologies such as new materials and heat flow systems that achieve cooling performance at the level of compressor refrigerants.

Samsung Electronics plans to expand the product line that applies the technology discovered through this collaboration and to continuously expand the number of participating institutions and researchers in the consortium.

In addition, after verifying the validity of the technology proposed by the consortium, additional related industry-academia projects will be promoted and, if necessary, Samsung Electronics' unique know-how and facilities will be supported.

“Samsung Electronics has continuously strived to develop next-generation cooling technologies that have both performance and energy efficiency, including the Peltier method,” said Vice President Wi Hoon, head of the Advanced Development Team at Samsung Electronics’ DA Business Division. “We will work closely with expert researchers from leading domestic universities to discover innovative technologies so that they can be helpful in the real lives of consumers.”