Russian Scientists Design New Materials Using Digital Twins
New software developed by researchers in Novosibirsk models and predicts the properties of nickel alloys.
Scientists at Novosibirsk State University have developed an innovative software suite designed to help create new materials for the aerospace and energy sectors, the university’s press service said.
The system, called NIKOL-kristall, models and predicts the properties of nickel-based alloys. This means researchers can determine how a particular metal composition will behave – and what physical and mechanical properties it will have – even before laboratory experiments begin.
The approach is expected to significantly speed up alloy development while reducing costs, as the digital assistant minimizes the risk of errors.
For Heat-Resistant Turbines
According to the university, the project focuses on creating virtual digital twins of materials, making it possible to assess the maximum number of parameters required for real-world operation. The technology will primarily be used to upgrade heat-resistant nickel alloys employed in the production of blades for aircraft and power-generation turbines.
As the university explained, NIKOL-kristall is based on atomistic modeling methods and fundamental physics calculations. It can accurately simulate systems consisting of hundreds or even thousands of atoms. The developers say the technology could help take Russia’s aerospace industry to a new level.
