BR27199103 – Development of Eco-Friendly Packaging Materials from Recyclable Paper and Biomass Waste with Adaptive and Enhanced Protective Properties.

Objective of the project – Creating new eco-efficient paper materials and products from recycled waste paper and production waste with multiplicative properties and safety indicators, as well as reducing the negative impact on the environment at all stages of the life cycle, including production.

Relevance: Packaging materials are essential in daily life, but reliance on fossil-based plastics has created significant environmental concerns, driving the need for eco-friendly alternatives. Bio-based packaging from renewable resources offers key benefits such as biodegradability and reduced fossil fuel dependence, though it often suffers from weak mechanical and barrier properties. This project aims to overcome these limitations by developing recyclable, high-performance materials with enhanced properties through dynamic bonding, aligned with circular bioeconomy principles.

Scientific supervisor: Ph.D., Associate Professor, Toleutai Gaukhar

Expected and achieved results: The successful implementation of this project will result in bio-based packaging materials with improved recyclability, durability, and biodegradability, offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional plastics. The initiative aligns with Kazakhstan’s national priorities on sustainable development, reducing fossil fuel dependence, and advancing innovative packaging technologies. It is directly linked to the National Development Plan until 2025, the Green Economy Concept until 2030, and the global transition to a circular bioeconomy. The project will support environmental protection and resource efficiency while contributing to green technologies, sustainable practices, job creation, and improved environmental health.

List of publications with links to them

1. Kossalbayev B.D., Belkozhayev A.M., Abaildayev A., Kadirshe D.K., Tastambek K.T., Kurmanbek A., Toleutay G. Biodegradable packaging from agricultural wastes: a comprehensive review of processing techniques, material properties, and future prospects // Polymers. – 2025. – Vol. 17. – Article 2224. – DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17162224.
2. Belkozhayev A.M., Abaildayev A., Kossalbayev B.D., Kerimkulova A., Kadirshe D.K., Toleutay G. The role of microRNA-based strategies in optimizing plant biomass composition for bio-based packaging materials // Plants. – 2025. – Vol. 14. – Article 2905. – DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14182905.
3. Aitkaliyeva G., Ashimova S., Baidullayev I., Merkibayev Y., Yelubay M., Toleutay G., Oliviero Rossi C. Oil sludge as a rejuvenator for aged bitumen: structural and thermal effect // Applied Sciences. – 2025. – Vol. 15. – Article 6757. – DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/app15126757.
4. Belkozhayev A., Kossalbayev B., Abaildayev A., Kadirshe D. et al. Biotechnological valorization of plant biomass for eco-friendly packaging via bacterial processes // Eurasian Journal of Ecology. – 2025. – Vol. 83, No. 2. – DOI: https://doi.org/10.26577/EJE202583202.
5. Tuleyeva R.N., Gizatullina N.N., Turganova R.A., Belkozhayev A.M., Toleutay G. Polysaccharide-based bioplastics for sustainable packaging: role of noncovalent interactions and transesterification // Вестник университета Шакарима. Серия технические науки. – 2025. – № 3(19). – С. 623–633. – DOI: https://doi.org/10.53360/2788-7995-2025-3(19)-69.