DC-60: twenty years of research in nuclear physics, radiation materials science, and advanced technologies in Kazakhstan
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This review summarizes twenty years of research at the Astana Branch of the Institute of Nuclear Physics, centered on the DC-60 heavy-ion accelerator. The facility supports experimental nuclear physics, radiation materials science, and the development of advanced functional materials and ion-beam technologies. Research carried out by the Laboratory of Nuclear Physics, the Laboratory of
Solid-State Physics, and the Technological Laboratory of Track-Etched Membranes covers nuclear reactions and scattering processes, radiation-induced structural and phase transformations, and the design of materials for operation under extreme conditions. Particular attention is given to ceramic materials for radiation shielding, fusion and nuclear-energy applications, as well as to the development of
track-etched membranes. Membrane research has evolved from controlled pore formation and surface functionalization to multifunctional systems for membrane distillation, oil-water separation, sensing, catalysis, adsorption, gas capture, radionuclide removal, environmental remediation, and electrochemical energy storage. The review also highlights the role of the DC-60 facility in the development of accelerator-based technologies, international scientific collaboration, and the training of researchers. The accumulated results demonstrate how a common accelerator infrastructure can connect fundamental nuclear physics with materials science and emerging energy and environmental applications.
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