Young Scientists Secure Copyright for Their Innovation!

Students of our school, Asylzhan Sailau and Semyon Chistyakov, have achieved significant scientific results in one of the most relevant and complex areas of modern science. Within the framework of their research, they developed an environmentally and economically efficient biopackaging material based on filamentous algae and oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) mycelium, using their own innovative algae cultivation technology involving a photobioreactor.

The aim of the project is to create a biodegradable material that can replace plastic in packaging and other applications. The material is formed through the colonization of a substrate by mycelium, which acts as a natural adhesive, bonding the algae fibers into a strong and flexible structure. Due to their unique properties, the filamentous algae enhance the durability and stability of the resulting biomaterial.

The photobioreactor ensures optimal growth conditions for the algae by regulating lighting, temperature, and nutrient concentration. This approach allows for scalable production of the biomaterial while significantly reducing manufacturing costs.

The young scientists are confident that their innovation will find real-world industrial applications and contribute to reducing environmental pollution. It is a vital step toward a more sustainable and eco-conscious future.

The project received high praise at the final stage of the Republican Scientific Project Competition «Daryn», where the students became prize winners. The research results have been officially recognized and registered with a state-issued certificate of copyright.

We sincerely congratulate the scientific supervisors — Associate Professor, PhD in Biology Aynur Shaimuratovna Kydyrmoldina and computer science teacher Zhanar Shaizadaevna Moldabaeva — on their outstanding professional achievements and their invaluable contribution to developing students’ scientific potential!