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One step closer to opening Tajikistan’s first International Analytical and Research Center for the mining and metallurgical industry

Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan, Kohir Rasulzoda, leading an official delegation, visited the International Mineralogy Laboratory and Research Center (IMLRC) — a unique joint initiative of Tajikistan’s Ministry of Industry and New Technologies, NUST MISIS, and foreign investors. The project is included in a government decree and is under the personal supervision of the country’s president.

“White graphite” breaks records: scientists have сreated a material for ultra-high-capacity hydrogen batteries

Researchers from NUST MISIS, Aramco Innovations (Moscow), and EXPEC Advanced Research Center (Saudi Arabia) have presented an innovative nanomaterial capable of absorbing record amounts of hydrogen, making it a promising candidate for next-generation energy storage. This lightweight, safe, and durable material could be used to create portable batteries for electric vehicles, heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, and other applications.

NUST MISIS and the Indian Council of Scientific and Industrial Research sign a declaration of cooperation

A cooperation declaration in the fields of mining, extractive metallurgy, and electrometallurgy was signed by Mikhail Filonov, Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation at NUST MISIS, and Ramanuj Narayan, Director of the Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (Bhubaneswar). The collaboration will be coordinated by the Director of the Information and Marketing Center of NUST MISIS Dr. Natalia Korotchenko and Chief Scientist and Head of the Hydro and Electrometallurgy Department at the CSIR-IMMT Dr. Kali Sanjai.

Russian scientists develop “smart” material for magnetically controlled drug release

A model of a “smart” composite material that enables controlled drug release has been proposed by Russian scientists from five leading universities in the country. This solution could be in demand for implementing delayed therapy approaches, where a drug loaded into the composite is not released immediately but after a certain time and in the required dosage. Activating the process only requires a single application of a magnetic field, such as those generated by modern medical tomographs.

On the threshold of the future: NUST MISIS holds Open House event

NUST MISIS opened its doors to prospective students during its Open House event. Over two days, the university welcomed more than 3,800 visitors. The event helped school students choose their future careers, while parents were able to see firsthand the high level of facilities and education offered. Guests learned about vibrant student life and this year’s admissions process. The Open House program featured over 40 masterclasses, lectures, and lab tours.

A new method for studying composites allows for the detection of emerging defects in materials

Russian scientists have developed an innovative approach to studying the structure of composite materials that changes under external influence in real time. This methodology provides important data from miniature samples, which can now be tested in a scanning electron microscope chamber. The results obtained are used for reliable strength calculations, which will save costs in the production and testing of automotive and aerospace components.

100 million times faster: Russian scientists speed up nanotube-based detectors

In Russia, a super-fast integrated optical detector has been presented that can be adapted for various tasks — from telecommunications and thermal imagers to medical biosensors, security systems, and astronomical instruments. The device detects weak infrared signals in an integrated-optical chip 100 million times faster than its analogues and updates data more than one billion times per second, making it one of the fastest in its class.

Friendship across continents: NUST MISIS strengthens partnership with Africa

NUST MISIS participated in the IV International Youth Forum "Russia-Africa: Nuclear Education — Potential for Successful Regional Development. At the RUDN University’s venue, leading experts from Russia, Mali, Namibia, and Tanzania discussed the results of research and the implementation of atomic technologies in the fields of energy, medicine, agronomy, and ecology. Representatives from leading partner universities of the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom moderated the sessions. This year, for the first time, works were presented in a new section — “Geology and Mining”, featuring speakers from the University.

MISIS University at III Future Technologies Forum

NUST MISIS scientists showcased the results of their cutting-edge research at III Future Technologies Forum. The event brought together 1,800 participants from 19 countries. University experts, along with representatives of business and government, discussed the technological and scientific priorities of the industry, investments in ongoing projects, workforce training, and more. Leading Russian corporations, high-tech businesses, and research organizations presented their latest technological advancements at the exhibition.

Polymeric regeneration: biodegradable material to aid bone tissue restoration

Researchers at NUST MISIS have developed a dental membrane with an antibacterial coating, which has the potential to restore jaw bone tissue. The product is created using a 3D printer, personalized to the specific damage of patients. After the polymer framework is implanted at the injury site, the necessary tissues grow on it, and the structure safely dissolves after a few months. The chosen polymer does not cause acidification of the defect area, which can slow down or even halt the regeneration process. Unlike existing non-resorbable analogs, the biodegradable membrane does not require a second surgical intervention for removal.