The team of specialists of the G.V. Kurdyumov Institute for Metal Physics of the Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences, led by the Deputy Director, propose a strategic partnership with Kyiv utilities to enhance water supply and sewage services, in particular, to prevent emergencies caused by immobilization of large elements in the Kyivvodokanal distribution network. Innovative solution suggests implementation of smart materials - specifically shape memory alloys an allowing:
Reduction of workload time by 50%
Cost savings of approximately 1000 Euro per incident
Significant extension of city infrastructure lifespan
This technology represents a cutting-edge approach to urban infrastructure management, combining scientific expertise with practical applications that deliver immediate and measurable benefits to essential city services.
