Nowadays, aluminum is mainly strengthened through the use of nanoparticles, but the process is very expensive and time-consuming, and the final result may not be satisfactory. For example, the strength may only increase by 5% to 20%, but the plasticity and other indicators have dropped by 10% or even several times. In addition, the nanoparticles themselves are too large, ranging from 100 nanometers to 1 micrometer, and their volume percentages are very small.

The solution of the National University of Science and Technology solves the problems of uneven reinforcement and low density of powder composite materials. If the melting process is used, the diameter of the aluminum-nickel-lanthanum (Al-Ni-La) crystallized particles will not exceed 30 to 70 nanometers . Due to the natural crystallization, the particles will be evenly distributed to form an enhanced structure. Therefore, the composite material will be stronger and more flexible than its counterparts reinforced with powder.

According to scientists, this material is mainly used in the aerospace and automotive industries, as well as in the design of modern robots such as helicopters, because reducing the weight of drones is essential.

Because the structure formed is very special, the material can also be used for complex parts manufactured by 3D printing. In addition, from an economic point of view, it may bring strategic significance, because the main profit of the Russian aluminum industry currently comes from the export of primary aluminum. The production of new high-tech aluminum materials with added value can allow Russia to expand domestic and foreign aluminum consumption markets, thereby Increase revenue.