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Giant magnetocaloric materials could have large impact on the environment

06-19-2007 · EurekAlert!

Materials that change temperature in magnetic fields could lead to new refrigeration technologies that reduce the use of greenhouse gases, thanks to new research at the US Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory and Ames National Laboratory.

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