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Using experiments to improve simulations

Scientists are using self-constructed microscopes to simulate the conditions of porous media such as those found in rocks a few kilometers underground. The observations can be used to develop improved models. This, in turn, significantly improves the predictive power of simulations with porous media.

Simulating how the liver works

SimTech researchers want to find out more about how the liver functions with a digital twin. A better understanding will improve the prognosis of liver cancer, simplify surgeries, and increase the success rate of liver transplants.

Underground hydrogen storage: a path to sustainable energy?

To halt climate change, new ways must be found to produce and store energy sustainably. One promising idea is to store hydrogen in underground reservoirs so that it can be extracted later for energy production. Whether this can be done is still being studied, and there are many unanswered questions.

Preserving neuromuscular functions during amputations

Two SimTech doctoral researchers are developing models to simulate the behavior of skeletal muscles. The goal is to support surgeons working with an innovative method for amputating limbs that preserves neuromuscular function and allows the remaining muscles to send signals to the nervous system. This neuronal feedback plays a crucial role in receiving sensory information and improving the quality of life for amputees.

RNA from space

The molecule (Z)-1,2-ethenediol was recently identified in the molecular cloud G+0.693-0.027 in the galactic center. It is a precursor of sugar, as found in RNA, the carrier of genetic information, and may provide insights into the origin of life on Earth through the formation of molecules from space. SimTech doctoral student Juan Carlos del Valle Morales is investigating the formation of the molecule in the interstellar medium.

Improving materials by understanding processes on the atomic scale

With the help of machine learning, SimTech scientists have succeeded in simulating the behavior of one million atoms with unprecedented accuracy. In this way, they are facilitating the development of new materials, e.g., for aircraft turbines or energy storage devices such as batteries and accumulators.