AP27511027 – Creation of environmentally friendly geopolymer composites using by-products of calcined petroleum coke production

Objective of the project – The aim of this project is to study the possibility of using by-products of coke-chemical production to create environmentally friendly geopolymer composites with improved performance characteristics.

Relevance: The cement industry is a major source of global CO₂ emissions (4–10%) and is highly energy-intensive, contributing significantly to environmental degradation. Growing demand for concrete driven by urbanization and industrial development increases reliance on non-renewable resources and fossil fuels. Geopolymer composites have emerged as a sustainable, low-carbon alternative to traditional Portland cement. Geopolymers are eco-friendly inorganic cement materials suitable for sustainable construction. This project focuses on developing geopolymer composites using by-products of calcined petroleum coke, including silicon-containing additives and gypsum-containing waste from flue gas purification at “UPNK-PV” LLP.

Scientific supervisor: Ph.D., Associate Professor, Aiganym Ismailova

Expected and achieved results: The expected results of the project will improve environmental conditions through efficient recycling of industrial waste and its use as raw materials. The project will lead to the development of innovative materials with enhanced performance, expanding their application in construction, infrastructure, energy, and other high-tech industries. These outcomes will support the advancement of sustainable and environmentally friendly technologies. At least two articles or reviews will be published in peer-reviewed journals indexed in Web of Science and/or Scopus with a CiteScore percentile of at least 50. Additionally, at least two publications will appear in peer-reviewed journals recommended by the Science and Higher Education Quality Assurance Committee of Kazakhstan.