MIT Technology Review en español recognized Isabel Pulido, co-founder of NanoFreeze and graduate of the Universidad de los Andes, as one of the 35 Under 35 Innovators and winner in the Inventors category.
The publication highlights that cooling and heating systems account for nearly half of global energy consumption, and that the demand for refrigeration will continue to grow. NanoFreeze meets this challenge with a bio-nanocomposite that freezes water above 0°C and keeps it solid for much longer without consuming additional energy.
According to the article, after four months in more than 100 refrigerators in Colombia and Mexico, the technology reduced carbon emissions by five tons and energy costs by 35%. The company's goal is to reach 15 million refrigerators, which could prevent 4.8 million tons of CO₂ per year.
The idea was born from university research on food preservation in rural families, and today NanoFreeze is advancing conversations and pilots with beverage and retail companies in the region.
