Solar cells can be made with tin instead of lead, scientists find
A breakthrough in solar power could make it cheaper and more commercially viable, thanks to research at the University of Warwick.
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University of Warwick
The University of Warwick (Warwick) received its Royal Charter in 1965. Warwick is a member of the Russell Group, focused on research and interdisciplinary academia. In 2007, Warwick was permitted to award its own medical degrees for its over 400 medical students enrolled at the Warwick Medical School. Warwick has 29 academic departments and 50 research centers and institutes. Warwick's campus is located in the area of the City of Coventry and borders the County of Warwickshire.
- Address
- Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
- Website
- http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/
- Wikipedia
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Warwick
Machine learning & AI
An artificial intelligence algorithm can learn the laws of quantum mechanics
Artificial intelligence can be used to predict molecular wave functions and the electronic properties of molecules. This innovative AI method developed by a team of researchers at the University of Warwick, the Technical ...
Nov 18, 2019
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Energy & Green Tech
New research says sodium-ion batteries are a valid alternative to lithium-ion batteries
Lithium (Li)-ion batteries (LIBs) are the electrochemical energy storage systems of choice for a wide variety of applications, however other types of emerging battery technologies are currently on the path to share their ...
Sep 22, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
How you charge your mobile phone could compromise its battery lifespan
Researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick have found that use of inductive charging, whilst highly convenient, risks depleting the life of mobile phones using typical LIBs (Lithium-ion batteries)
Jun 26, 2019
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Engineering
New style of arch bridge architecture shaped by nature
A new style of arch bridges that are more robust than ever and inspired by nature have been found by a researcher from the University of Warwick.
Jan 18, 2022
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Automotive
Do passengers prefer autonomous vehicles driven like machines or like humans?
Passenger and pedestrian confidence and acceptance will be key to the future and development of autonomous vehicles so researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick have just conducted and reported an experiment to see ...
Jul 4, 2019
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Robotics
Robot hands one step closer to human thanks to AI algorithms
The Shadow Robot Dexterous Hand is a robot hand, with size, shape and movement capabilities similar to those of a human hand. To give the robotic hand the ability to learn how to manipulate objects researchers from WMG, University ...
Dec 3, 2020
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Security
Cyber security of connected autonomous vehicles trialled
The privacy and security of data in CAVs has been improved thanks to WMG, University of Warwick who tested four innovations that were results of the PETRAS project. CAVs can now connect to each other, roadside infrastructure, ...
Sep 16, 2019
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Energy & Green Tech
Sensor tech for commercial lithium-ion batteries finds they can be charged five times faster
Researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick have developed a new direct, precise test of Lithium-ion batteries' internal temperatures and their electrodes potentials and found that the batteries can be safely charged ...
Feb 16, 2018
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Energy & Green Tech
Adding graphene girders to silicon electrodes could double the life of lithium batteries
New research led by WMG, at the University of Warwick has found an effective approach to replacing graphite in the anodes of lithium-ion batteries using silicon, by reinforcing the anode's structure with graphene girders. ...
Jan 23, 2018
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