On December 9, 2025, the leadership of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine visited the I. M. Frantsevich Institute for Problems of Materials Science of the NAS of Ukraine – one of the leading centers for materials science research in the country.
The meeting was attended by the First Vice-President of the NAS of Ukraine, Head of the Section of Physical-Technical and Mathematical Sciences, Academician of the NAS of Ukraine Vyacheslav Bogdanov, Academician-Secretary of the Department of Materials Science of the NAS of Ukraine, Academician of the NAS of Ukraine Ihor Krivtsun, Scientific Secretary of the Section of Physical-Technical and Mathematical Sciences, Doctor of Technical Sciences Serhii Bespalov, and Scientific Secretary of the Department of Materials Science, Candidate of Chemical Sciences Tetyana Sydorenko.
During the visit, the delegation inspected the scientific units of the institution, laboratory equipment, experimental setups, and also familiarized themselves with the practical results of the research. The conversation with the scientists covered the needs of the Institute, the state of the experimental base, and possibilities for further development.
The Director of the Institute, Corresponding Member of the NAS of Ukraine Hennadii Bahliuk, spoke about the main directions of the institution's work, its scientific schools, personnel potential, and current tasks. The prospects for equipment renewal, cooperation with industrial partners, expansion of applied research, international contacts, and support for young scientists were discussed separately.
During the visit, the delegation thoroughly familiarized themselves with the work of the bone tissue engineering laboratory, where biomaterials are created for the needs of reconstructive medicine. The scientists demonstrated the entire process of manufacturing personalized implants – from the synthesis of bioactive materials to the creation of finished products using 3D printing.
Special attention was given to developments for treating complex bone injuries after explosive wounds. The implants must meet high requirements regarding bioactivity, antibacterial properties, and individual adaptation to the specific patient.
The scientists emphasized that all work is carried out in close collaboration with doctors, biologists, biochemists, and veterinarians. Such an interdisciplinary approach allows not only improving the properties of materials but also enhancing the methods of reconstructive and restorative surgeries. In particular, the development of composite implants based on bioactive ceramics and bioresorbable polymers is considered promising, as they can significantly simplify surgical interventions.
The Academy's leadership was also presented with the developments of the ceramic fuel cells laboratory. Here, a complete technological cycle is implemented – from obtaining electrolyte materials to manufacturing finished elements for electric power generation systems.
The scientists demonstrated production areas and research results on the electrical characteristics and efficiency of ceramic fuel cells. The developments are aimed at advancing hydrogen technologies and alternative energy in Ukraine.
The working visit provided an opportunity to see the Institute’s capabilities firsthand, outline key challenges, and determine directions for further support of materials science research by the NAS of Ukraine.
