AP25795909 "Digital adaptation of business processes and innovative growth of SMEs in Kazakhstan: modeling and analysis of barriers"

Competition name: Competition for grant funding of young scientists under the "Zhas Galym" project for 2025-2027.

Project Manager: Bauyrzhan Maratuly, Master of Mechanical Engineering.

Identifiers:

• Scopus ID автора: (59232448500),
• ORCID (0000-0002-2506-2545).

Project Research Team

Project abstract

This project aims to develop innovative bactericidal nanocoatings for textile products, particularly for bed linens used in healthcare facilities in Kazakhstan. The project seeks to address the limited effectiveness of existing methods for combating bacterial contamination of textiles, which do not always provide long-term protection, especially after repeated washing. Moreover, some coating application technologies can degrade fabric properties such as breathability and comfort.

To achieve this goal, the project will employ an interdisciplinary approach, combining the expertise of specialists in materials science, nanotechnology, textile engineering, microbiology, and automation. The project will involve the analysis and adaptation of advanced technologies, including a comprehensive literature review, patent search, and comparative analysis of existing solutions. This will allow for the identification of the most promising nanomaterials and coating application methods.

Using magnetron sputtering methods, laboratory samples of textiles with nanocoatings will be fabricated based on the data obtained. To maximize effectiveness, the coating application parameters will be tested and optimized. Special attention will be paid to the multifactorial analysis of the influence of various application parameters on the properties of the final product.

It is expected that the project will result in the development of new high-performance bactericidal nanocoatings, optimized in terms of durability, safety, and long-term activity. This will allow for the creation of textiles with excellent bactericidal properties, capable of significantly reducing the growth of harmful microorganisms. A prototype of bactericidal textile will be created for real-world testing. This will be supported by recommendations for applying the nanocoatings to different textile types.

Objective: To research various methods and materials for creating durable, long-lasting antimicrobial coatings that are non-damaging to fabrics. The flexible structure of the project allows for the use of DC magnetron, high-frequency, reactive sputtering, and other coating deposition methods, as well as various antimicrobial agents such as metal nanoparticles and multi-element compounds.

Expected and achieved results of the project: