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Master's Student Presented Project at Prestigious Electrochemists' Conference
2024, November 4
Share this articleAidarbek Nuftolla, a NU SEDS second-year master's student, was awarded a grant by the Electrochemical Society (ECS) to participate in the PRiME-2024 international conference in Honolulu.
Held every four years, PRiME is the largest event in the world of electrochemistry and related sciences, where leading scientists and researchers from around the globe exchange cutting-edge ideas and discuss the latest developments. Notably, Thomas A. Edison was a long-standing member of ECS, and today, many Nobel laureates, including lithium-ion battery developers, are part of the Society.
"I went to a conference on behalf of National Laboratory Astana. My presentation at PRiME-2024 focused on the development of gas sensors based on modified nanomaterials, such as zinc oxide (ZnO) coated with the porous material ZIF-8. These sensors have high sensitivity and selectivity for certain gases, making them promising for addressing environmental and industrial challenges. The project began this year, and I am grateful to my supervisor, Professor Almagul Mentbayeva, and Dr. Baktiyar Soltabayev for their support and for giving me the opportunity to present my research at such a prestigious conference," said Aidarbek Nuftolla, emphasizing that participation in the conference played a significant role in his professional development.
The young scientist notes that his studies at NU are closely tied to the research he conducts at the Advanced Sensors Laboratory (ASL) of the National Laboratory Astana at NU. The lab's primary goal is to develop and implement cutting-edge sensor technologies that can rapidly detect hazardous gases at industrial sites, helping monitor pollution and ensure high levels of safety.
"In agriculture, such sensors can be used to monitor the condition of vegetables and fruits after harvest, as they can detect specific gases, such as ethylene, which is emitted during spoilage. This reduces losses and helps improve product quality," noted the master's student.
Aidarbek Nuftolla plans to continue his work in the field of gas sensors, aiming to develop more efficient and accessible technologies that will contribute to improving Kazakhstan's environmental situation and advancing its economy.
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