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ITMO Hosts Session of the International Academy of Refrigeration
ITMO University has recently held a regular session of the International Academy of Refrigeration during which its members discussed the latest technologies in sports and industry, Arctic exploration, and advanced projects on refrigeration systems, as well as frozen and refrigerated products.
05.05.2021
Picture of the Week: Perovskite Crystals in Textile
ITMO scientists grow perovskite crystals and apply functional layers on various materials. In the image, you can see perovskite crystals grown inside textile. Such fabrics can be applied in workwear, decoration, and contemporary art.
22.03.2021
ITMO Researchers Develop Method for Production of Hollow Nanoparticles From Liquid Metal
Hollow nanocapsules are widely used for various purposes: from targeted drug delivery to catalytic reactions in petrochemistry. An article on the method was published in Chemistry of Materials.
03.03.2021
ITMO Scientists Come up With a Way To Protect Satellites From Space Radiation
The scientists suggested a new material for power electronics for use on orbital spacecrafts. It’s a semiconductor based on gallium oxides and aluminum that is better at resisting space radiation. An article about it was published in Acta Astronautica.
04.02.2021
Picture of the Week: Human Neuroblastoma Cells on Spider Silk Fibers
The image was taken during an experiment devised to test the use of spider silk in the creation of biocompatible materials – a promising medium for targeted drug delivery and nerve tissue regeneration.
01.02.2021
Scientists Develop Transparent High-Performance Material for Flexible Displays and Solar Panels
The creation of such materials became possible thanks to the joint efforts of researchers from St. Petersburg Academic University, ITMO University, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, and Aalto University. Learn more about its advantages and ITMO’s contribution to the research in this article.
04.12.2020
Researchers from ITMO and University of Toronto Develop Non-Antibiotic Material to Fight Infection and Mend Wounds
In the future, the material could be used in the production of wound dressings that would hold their own even against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. An article on the results of the research was published in Chemistry of Materials.
23.11.2020
Russian Scientists Develop Perovskite Metasurfaces for Smart Glass
Perovskite thin films will make it possible to turn normal glass into smart surfaces that can display information in AR devices and convert solar energy into electricity. The research of the group headed by ITMO scientists has been published in Laser & Photonics Reviews.
10.11.2020
Picture of the Week: Nanoparticles Based on Hyaluronic Acid
Such particles can potentially be used for targeted drug delivery.
16.10.2020
Picture of the Week: Hematite Crystals in Glass
Once you put particles of hematite in glass, it becomes attracted to magnets, remaining transparent at the same time.
02.10.2020