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3 Indian Teens Create Salt-Powered Fridge, Win ₹11.9 Lakh
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What Happened?
Three teenagers from Indore developed a salt-powered refrigerator, winning the 2025 Earth Prize for Asia. Their invention could aid in transporting vaccines to remote areas.
Key points
- The invention, named Thermavault, uses salt and water to generate cooling without electricity.
- The team plans to manufacture 200 units for testing in 120 hospitals.
- Ammonium chloride and barium hydroxide octahydrate were key compounds for achieving the cooling effect.
- The device can keep vaccines cool for 10 to 12 hours.
- The project highlights the potential of school science projects to solve real-world problems.
Key insights
- The invention could enhance healthcare delivery in rural areas.
- It may lead to increased access to vaccines in remote communities.
- The project demonstrates the impact of educational support on innovation.
Why it matters
This innovation could significantly improve vaccine transport in areas lacking reliable electricity.
Entities
Dhruv Chaudhary· PersonMithran Ladhania· PersonMridul Jain· PersonThermavault· ProductEarth Prize· EventIndian Institutes of Technology· OrganizationWorld Health Organization· OrganizationGavi· OrganizationIndore· CityMadhya Pradesh· State
Source
India Today
