<p>➀ The second international conference on elastocalorics, hosted by Saarland University professors Stefan Seelecke and Paul Motzki, aims to accelerate the development of this energy-efficient, eco-friendly heating/cooling technology using shape-memory alloys like nickel-titanium;</p><p>➁ Elastocalorics eliminates harmful refrigerants and fossil fuels, achieving 3-5x higher efficiency than current systems, with applications in industrial cooling, household appliances, and electric vehicle battery temperature management;</p><p>➂ The technology integrates AI for real-time monitoring of material behavior and has been recognized by the EU and World Economic Forum as a breakthrough climate solution.</p>