"Barocal has developed an entirely new way of heating and cooling using nothing but an inexpensive solid material. Early prototypes are already as effective as existing refrigerator compressors, and the technology promises to use significantly less energy."
"I've always been very interested in technologies for heating and cooling. I really remember when air conditioning came to the house - it was like wow! I focused on refrigerants of all kinds, though I became particularly fascinated by solid materials that could capture and release heat simply by squeezing and stretching them."
"If you stretch it, it gets hot. And then if you wait, when you let it go, it feels cold. That same principle applies to the class of materials Barocal has developed, which is related to an organic material widely used in a range of industries, from plastics to paint."
Barocal has created a novel heating and cooling technology that utilizes inexpensive solid materials, aiming to replace traditional vapor compression systems. Early prototypes match the effectiveness of existing refrigerator compressors while significantly reducing energy consumption. This innovation eliminates the risk of leaking harmful gases associated with conventional methods. The startup has secured a $10 million seed round to bring this technology to market, stemming from research by founder Xavier Moya, who has a background in materials physics and a passion for heating and cooling technologies.
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