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Fri, 04/10/2026

EARTH is proud to announce that Abdulrhman M. Arishi has successfully completed his doctoral dissertation defense, marking a significant milestone in his academic and research career. ...

Mon, 04/06/2026

The 2026 Graduate Engineering Association (GEA) Engineering Research Showcase at the University of Kansas marked a standout moment for undergraduate research, with students from NSF Engineering Research Center for Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (EARTH) and the Wonderful Institute for Sustainable Engineering (WISE) delivering an exceptional and sweeping performance in...

Mon, 04/06/2026

Researchers at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (EARTH) have developed an effective testing apparatus for assessing the flammability levels of refrigerants, as published in a recent study in the journal of Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. This new equipment accurately determines the flammability limits...

Thu, 04/02/2026

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center (ERC) - Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (EARTH) strongly supports the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) position document on “Refrigerants and their Responsible Use.” ASHRAE is the global professional society of more than 55,000 members, committed...

Wed, 03/18/2026
This review explores membrane-based technologies as energy‑efficient alternatives to traditional methods for separating and recycling hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants. By examining membrane materials, transport mechanisms, and real‑world challenges, the work highlights pathways to improve refrigerant recovery while supporting environmental regulations and sustainable cooling practices.