The Institute of Metal Physics has designed a unique installation and developed a method for production of nanoparticles of metals, their oxides, and metal-carbon nanocomposites. The nanoparticles are characterized by a high size homogeneity. The metal-carbon nanocomposites are distinguished for their unique resistance to oxidation in storage and use, and are remarkable for their high biocompatibility.

Owing to the useful properties, the nanocomposites and nanoparticles have found application in medicine inthe creation of biocompatible nanoscale materials for drugs, in the directed drug delivery, in diagnostics, and inthe effect on the biological targets. They can also be used in metallurgy for synthesis of compounds comprisedof poorly alloyable components.