Loughborough University has invented innovative noise barrier technology to provide a cost-effective, less intrusive noise reduction for busy transport links. Full-scale prototypes are currently on trial in road, rail and industrial applications.
Technology
A pioneering application of acoustic metamaterials. Cylinders are precisely arranged to most effectively absorb the frequency of soundwaves in a specific environment
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Benefits
Many advantages over conventional sound proofing - light and air permeable facilitates drainage, typically uses less than half the material of a solid barrier
Commercialisation
Sonobex has been established to raise the investment to commercialise the technology. Demonstrator prototypes are installed in the UK with further trials are planned for Europe