http://www.newswise.com/articles/2003/3/FRIDGE.ACS.html
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"If we are fully successful, we can imagine the possibility of replacing most of the mechanical refrigerators and air-conditioning systems with CFC-free, solid-state, no-moving parts, and therefore reliable, electronic heat pump technology," Venkatasubramanian says.
they think that with further development the element can be made 2 to 3 times more efficient than conventional pelts.