Developing roads that can generate power from passing traffic

(Lancaster University) Researchers are looking at advanced materials for roads and pavements that could generate electricity from passing traffic.Engineers from Lancaster University are working on smart materials such as 'piezolectric' ceramics that when embedded in road surfaces would be able to harvest and convert vehicle vibration into electrical energy.

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