Refrigerants startup Pascal has a new take on heat pump and cooling tech using a sponge-like material that promises to be 20% more efficient.
Heat pump tech is 170 years old — Pascal thinks it’s time for an update

Key takeaways
Pascal, a startup led by Adam Slavney, is developing more efficient heat pump and refrigerator technology using new materials.
- Pascal's technology could make refrigerators and heat pumps 20% more efficient.
- The startup raised $8.5 million and has a pilot contract with a beverage company.
- The company aims to deliver a prototype by early 2025 and commercial products by 2028.
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- October 21, 2026 at 4:41 PM UTC
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- Tim De Chant
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