Science achievements

Building material from waste: Advanced gypsum to replace natural gypsum

An international team of scientists has presented an eco-friendly and economically viable technology for recycling waste lime and sulfuric acid into a high-quality construction material. This substance can be used to create a stronger and moisture-resistant cement that also sets faster. The new method is characterized by simplicity, significantly lower material costs compared to traditional technologies, and greater energy efficiency. It requires only 40°C instead of the usual 700-900°C.

New neuroimplant is one step closer to spinal cord injury patients

Researchers at NUST MISIS have patented a neuroimplant that will help restore damaged nerve tissues in the spinal cord. The structure consists of two layers: a biodegradable polymer and special fibers that can be filled with medications targeting damaged nerve tissues in the spinal cord and accelerating healing. Obtaining the patent confirms the high inventive level of the product and brings closer the possibility of launching production of the neuroimplant to assist people.

A material that retains its strength in extreme cold conditions has been developed at NUST MISIS

Scientists from NUST MISIS, in collaboration with colleagues from the China University of Mining and Technology, have introduced a composite made from a combination of metal and metallic glass. This material is capable of maintaining its strength and ductility at temperatures as low as −195.75°C (−320,35°F) due to a self-heating effect. In the future, this development could help extend the lifespan of aerospace vehicles and equipment designed for operation in Arctic conditions.

Reaching for the Stars: Ultra-Sensitive Detectors for Space Exploration

Thanks to new detectors developed at the MISIS University, researchers can now obtain more comprehensive and precise maps of celestial bodies, accelerating scientific progress. These domestically produced superconducting devices operate near absolute zero, at temperatures below 1 Kelvin, and effectively process data due to their exceptionally low thermodynamic noise.

Universal nanobiosensor to aid in early disease diagnosis

Researchers at NUST MISIS have developed a high-precision nanoelectrode sensor capable of measuring copper ion concentrations in living cells and entire organs in real-time. This innovation opens up new approaches for diagnosing and analyzing the dynamics of cancerous and hereditary diseases. Additionally, the sensor will enable evaluating the effectiveness of novel medications containing copper.

The first full-format domestic solar panel presented at the MISIS University

The first full-format battery based on hybrid perovskites made entirely from domestic materials and ready for production was shown at NUST MISIS. This next-generation solar panel is cheaper in terms of production costs, with a manufacturing cycle of 8 to 10 hours. It can be installed in private homes or on industrial sites, particularly those prioritizing “green” initiatives. The panel’s design, which connects multiple sub-cells, allows for high-power generation even in shaded and cloudy conditions. This breakthrough opens new possibilities for harnessing solar energy, even in the Arctic and Far North.

NUST MISIS students create the perfect robot cleaner

Students from MISIS University have presented a prototype of an improved home robotic vacuum, which, unlike existing models, is more effective at cleaning hard-to-reach places. To achieve this, the device is equipped with a suction mechanism that spans the entire width of the body and an automatic wet cleaning cloth replacement feature.

Scientists have introduced a new “crossover” alloy for the aerospace and automotive industries

At NUST MISIS, a multi-component alloy has been developed that boasts high strength, corrosion resistance, and casting properties, making it promising for use in extreme temperature conditions, aerospace and automotive industries, as well as construction engineering. Researchers have combined the advantages of various groups of aluminum alloys into one material.

Ten young scientists from NUST MISIS have won grants in the youth competitions of the Russian Science Foundation

Three projects from research groups and seven initiatives from young researchers at MISIS University were successful in the youth competitions within the framework of the Presidential Program for Research Projects of the Russian Science Foundation (RSF). The total funding for 2024-2027 will exceed 5.5 billion rubles, with 75 million rubles allocated to NUST MISIS.

Russian physicists have improved the protocols of quantum tomography

Researchers from NUST MISiS and the Russian Quantum Center (RQC) have tested a more precise technique of data analysis for quantum tomography, which is called a method of obtaining information about quantum states. It has demonstrated high computational efficiency and reliability compared to traditional approaches: data analysis is faster and more accurate.

Scientists Discover a Way to Increase Metal Strength by 1.5 Times Using Lasers

Researchers at NUST MISIS, in collaboration with colleagues from China, have introduced a new method of laser processing for hard materials to enhance their strength and selectively eliminate surface defects. This approach is particularly relevant for the aerospace industry, nuclear sector, and biophysics, as it ensures more robust structures that can withstand various external impacts.

Scientists at NUST MISIS Develop “Digital Twins” for Managing Quantum Systems

Researchers from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST MISIS) and the Russian Quantum Center (RQC) have developed a model for managing complex quantum systems. This innovation opens new possibilities for faster information transfer and allows for better control over the system’s dynamics. The proposed method is beneficial for reducing errors and suppressing noise in quantum devices. It can be used to study various effects in many-body physics and to search for new quantum materials. Modifying the model allows for observing systems at a macroscopic level, paving the way for managing quantum systems across different phases of matter.

NUST MISIS Creates Prototype Patch for Localized Chemotherapy

Researchers at the MISIS University have developed a prototype of a polymer patch designed to prevent the recurrence of malignant tumors by releasing chemotherapy drugs in a controlled manner over the course of a year. The patch is implanted at the site of the primary tumor removal, ensuring that the drugs are delivered directly to the area where residual tumor cells are concentrated. The biopolymers composing the patch safely dissolve in the body within 2-3 years. This gradual release of drugs over several months enhances the effectiveness of postoperative chemotherapy and reduces the side effects of treatment.

Scientists at NUST MISIS have identified the optimal alloy manufacturing mode for endoprostheses

A more efficient technology for producing a new generation titanium alloy has been proposed at the MISIS University. The results will allow for the future creation of stronger hip joint endoprostheses using 3D printing, which do not contain alloying components, do not cause negative immune reactions from the body, and take into account the physiological characteristics of patients. This will help avoid repeat implant replacement surgeries for many patients.

Scientists from NUST MISIS have created a composite shape memory material for 4D printing

Researchers at the MISIS University have developed a new magnetically sensitive polymer composite material that is promising for 4D printing, a technology in which materials can change their shape over time. The material is also suitable for creating adaptive medical devices, such as soft tissue fixators and “self-setting” bone implants. The composite, consisting of polylactide and cobalt ferrite, has the ability to heat up quickly under the influence of a high-frequency alternating magnetic field and recover its shape well after deformation, without causing harmful effects on the body.

Scientists from NUST MISIS have found out how to improve the alloy for maxillofacial implants

Based on the experiments, scientists from NUST MISIS have identified a methodology that improves the balance of strength and ductility of the biodegradable magnesium alloy used in biomedicine, particularly for maxillofacial implants. The peculiarity of the material lies in the fact that after the operation, it gradually dissolves in the human body. Fixing elements (screws, pins, plates, etc.) made of magnesium alloy are completely replaced by newly formed tissue, eliminating the need for a second operation to remove temporary elements from the human body. In recent years, researchers have been interested in the magnesium, zinc, and gallium alloy (Mg-Zn-Ga). The addition of zinc and gallium improves the mechanical and corrosion properties, allowing the integrity of the implant to be maintained for a certain period necessary for the healing process. Zinc contributes to the strengthening of the material, while gallium enhances its ductility, imparts antimicrobial properties, and increases bone tissue density. Due to its characteristics, this alloy is much closer to human bone tissue than titanium.

Scientists from NUST MISIS have developed a neuroimplant for recovery from a spinal cord injury

Researchers from the MISIS University have created a prototype neuroimplant that could potentially help restore spinal cord damage. Further development of this device into a full-fledged therapy method may help restore motor and sensory functions to normal levels.

Researchers from the MISIS University have developed heat-resistant composites for the aviation and oil and gas industries

NUST MISIS researchers presented new heat-resistant composites based on aluminum alloy AA6063 for aviation and oil and gas complexes. Unlike conventional aluminum alloys, they are capable of operating at temperatures above 300°C.

Scientists from NUST MISIS proposed new wear-resistant coatings for the oil and gas industry

Researchers at NUST MISIS have developed a platform for detecting diseases at early stages

Scientists from the MISIS University, in collaboration with colleagues from Skoltech and the National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V.I. Kulakov, have developed a platform for detecting clinical biomarkers of diseases in human biological fluids in real-time. It could serve as the first step towards creating a portable lab-on-a-chip for early detection of cancer, neurodegenerative, and cardiovascular diseases, as well as for monitoring treatment.

Russian scientists have improved the spatial orientation abilities of neural networks

Researchers from the NUST MISIS and NRU HSE Universities found a way to enhance reinforcement learning for neural networks specialized in spatial orientation. By incorporating an attention mechanism that allows models to focus on the most critical input data when making predictions, the efficiency of graph neural networks increased by 15%.

Manipulating the Earth’s crust under extreme stress conditions can lead to man-made earthquakes, NUST MISIS scientist claims

Earthquakes can be caused not only by natural factors; some strong ground movements in industrial zones have a mixed nature, such as natural-technogenic or technogenic-tectonic. The trigger for these can be engineering interventions in the subsurface. A scientist from NUST MISIS highlighted the need to study geodynamic effects related to the extreme stress state of the Earth’s subsurface in areas where mining activities are conducted.

Russian scientists have refuted the sensational conclusion made by researchers about the possibility of breaking quantum algorithms

A team of scientists from the MISIS University, RQC, and Sber conducted a thorough analysis of the calculations used by researchers from Zhengzhou, Beijing, and Hangzhou institutions to simulate the breaking of a cryptosystem using a 350+ qubit quantum computer and questioned their sensational conclusion about a revolution in cryptography. Russian scientists believe that the colleagues’ algorithm is not functional due to some “pitfalls” in the classical part and the complexity of the quantum part’s implementation.

The world’s first operation using bioprinting on a patient was performed with the help of a bioprinter created at NUST MISIS

The Main Military Clinical Hospital named after Academician N.N. Burdenko conducted the world’s first operation using a bioprinter consisting of a robotic arm, a bioprinting system, and computer vision. The device was developed by scientists at NUST MISIS and the pioneers of Russian bioprinting, the company 3D Bioprinting Solutions. The trajectory of the in situ biopolymer delivery, directly into the wound, was programmed on-site by a university specialist after scanning the site of the injury. The surgeon harvested the patient’s cells from the bone marrow and then added them to bio-ink for printing. The robot conducted the scanning and bioprinting without human involvement. According to the medical professionals at the center, this equipment opens up entirely new possibilities for treating complex extensive soft tissue defects.

A new approach to studying neurons will help understand the mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease development

The research group of NUST MISIS, along with colleagues from the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Molecular Biology, demonstrated the efficiency of a fundamentally new method for analyzing neuronal cells. Using the only scanning ion-conducting microscope in Russia with a confocal module, scientists have revealed that Alzheimer’s disease causes neuronal cells to become mechanically stiffer because amyloid aggregates formation on their surface.. Novel therapeutic agents for Alzheimer’s disease treatment are currently being examined using this innovative scientific equipment.

NUST MISIS scientists create new materials for the space industry and nuclear energy

Researchers at MISIS University have introduced new materials called hafnium-zirconium carbonitrides. These materials can be used as components of matrix nuclear fuel or thermal protection for spacecraft. The chief advantage of these materials over their carbide predecessors lies in their increased resistance to high-temperature oxidation. The service life of the product and the upper limit of working temperatures hinge on this property.

Scientists at NUST MISIS Simplify Russian Coal Exports to China

Researchers at the National University of Science and Technology MISIS have created standard coal samples that meet China’s stringent quality standards, making it easier to export Russian coal. This is the first time such samples have been produced in Russia. They are twice as affordable as the currently used foreign samples, aiding in import substitution. The widespread use of these samples is expected to impact pricing on both Russian and international markets, transportation tariffs, taxation, and environmental issues.

Scientists from NUST MISIS have proposed a new approach to modify alloy surfaces for medical purposes

Researchers from NUST MISIS have proposed a new two-stage method for modifying alloys, which are promising for manufacturing orthopedic implants that require special mechanical and functional properties. By using atomic layer deposition on the surface of a superelastic Ti-Zr-Nb (titanium-zirconium-niobium) alloy, they were able to obtain an oxide film (TiO₂) that allows for controlling the chemical state of the material. Subsequently, silver nanoparticles were applied to the alloy, significantly increasing the antibacterial activity of the material.

Steel that saves lives

Scientists from NUST MISIS, in collaboration with Severstal, have developed a new Russian fire-resistant grade of steel, C390P, for industrial and civil facilities such as trade and business centers, warehouses, transport hubs, and multi-story garages. Structural metal constructions made from this steel can withstand a fire temperature of 600°C for about 30 minutes without losing their load-bearing capacity. This helps slow down the destruction of buildings during fires, providing additional time for people to evacuate. Fire-resistant products made from C390P steel are already being produced at the Severstal Steel Solutions plant. The project was implemented with the support of the Russian government as part of the program to develop high-tech domestic production. The development received a gold medal at the Metal-Expo 2023 exhibition.

Scientists have proposed a new material for the “melt trap” of a nuclear reactor in case of emergencies

For the production of a device that localizes molten material in nuclear reactors in case of emergencies, a promising new material could be low-carbon low-alloy steel of type 15HM. This conclusion was reached by scientists at the NUST MISIS as a result of extensive research.