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Researchers at the University of Nottingham have devised a revolutionary new technique for measuring the microscopic elasticity of materials for …
Read More »Speed of sound used to measure elasticity of materials
Energy stored in electric car batteries could be used to power homes
A UK-wide innovation project is exploring how vehicle-to-grid charging technology could make money for electric car and van owners and …
Read More »Salt battery design overcomes ‘bump’ in the road to help electric cars go the extra mile
Many electric vehicles (EV) are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, but they can lose energy and power over time. Under …
Read More »€2m to boost cyber power behind wind energy production
The University of Nottingham is leading a €2m High Performance Computing (HPC) project to optimise the sustainable exploitation of wind …
Read More »‘Green’ and edible cling film and food packaging made from plants
University of Nottingham researchers have developed 100% biodegradable and edible food packaging made from plant carbohydrates and proteins to replace …
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