INMET
Laboratory of Environmental and Sustainable Energy Systems
Laboratory of Environmental and Sustainable Energy Systems advances sustainable solutions at the intersection of environmental protection and energy systems, focusing on robust research frameworks for Kazakhstan. Supported by on-site laboratories, sequestration formations, treatment testbeds, energy platforms, and advanced modeling tools, our laboratory enables the translation of research into practical strategies for resilient environmental and energy systems.
Research areas
Our Laboratory focuses on innovative solutions to critical environmental challenges through four strategic research directions:
- Environmental Catalysis: Development of sustainable, porous-supported bimetallic catalysts for efficient removal of heavy metals and hazardous anions from water, enabling low-impact pollution control and improved water quality.
- Micropollutant Monitoring and Analysis: Tracking heavy metals and organic contaminants through life cycle and human health risk assessments to quantify environmental impacts, inform regulatory frameworks, and support sustainable water and pollution management.
- Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCUS): Advancing CO2 capture, conversion, and storage technologies through interdisciplinary research to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, assess storage safety, and support sustainable, low-carbon industrial practices.
- Mineral Carbonation: Transforming CO2 and other greenhouse gases into stable mineral resources, providing a sustainable approach for long-term carbon storage and environmental mitigation.
Equipments
Total Mercury Manual System 1631 (Brooks Rand: TDM-II & Model III CVAFS Detector)
This Total Mercury Manual Systems for EPA 1631 combines easy to use automated analysis with manual purge and trap for a high-throughput, cost-effective system. The semi-automated system allows for the simultaneous purging of multiple samples while previously loaded amalgamation traps are analyzed.
This Total Mercury Manual Systems for EPA 1631 combines easy to use automated analysis with manual purge and trap for a high-throughput, cost-effective system. The semi-automated system allows for the simultaneous purging of multiple samples while previously loaded amalgamation traps are analyzed.
Spectrophotometer UV-1900i (Shimadzu)
The UV-1900i is a double-beam UV-Vis spectrophotometer using Shimadzu's original LO-RAY-LIGH™ diffraction grating technology. It utilizes ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy to measure the absorbance and transmittance of light through a sample, enabling the determination of the sample's concentration and purity.
The UV-1900i is a double-beam UV-Vis spectrophotometer using Shimadzu's original LO-RAY-LIGH™ diffraction grating technology. It utilizes ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy to measure the absorbance and transmittance of light through a sample, enabling the determination of the sample's concentration and purity.
IR-Fourier Spectrometer IRAffinity-1S (Shimadzu)
Utilizing Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, the Shimadzu IR-Affinity-1S enables the identification and quantification of organic and inorganic substances by measuring the infrared absorption and emission of a sample. Its high sensitivity, stability, and rapid scanning capabilities make it a valuable tool for chemical analysis, quality control, and environmental testing, providing detailed molecular and structural information about the sample.
Utilizing Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, the Shimadzu IR-Affinity-1S enables the identification and quantification of organic and inorganic substances by measuring the infrared absorption and emission of a sample. Its high sensitivity, stability, and rapid scanning capabilities make it a valuable tool for chemical analysis, quality control, and environmental testing, providing detailed molecular and structural information about the sample.
Benchtop EPR Spectrometer EPR200M (CIQTEK)
The CIQTEK EPR200M is an X-band benchtop Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectrometer designed for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of paramagnetic species, including free radicals, transition metal ions, and material defects. It is a powerful research instrument for real-time monitoring of chemical reactions, detailed investigation of material properties, and the study of pollutant degradation mechanisms in environmental science.
The CIQTEK EPR200M is an X-band benchtop Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectrometer designed for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of paramagnetic species, including free radicals, transition metal ions, and material defects. It is a powerful research instrument for real-time monitoring of chemical reactions, detailed investigation of material properties, and the study of pollutant degradation mechanisms in environmental science.
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer (Shimadzu)
The Shimadzu TOC-L Total Organic Carbon Analyzer is designed for the rapid and reliable measurement of organic compounds in water, ranging from easily decomposed low-molecular-weight substances to hard-to-decompose, insoluble, and macromolecular organics. It utilizes high-temperature catalytic oxidation at 680 °C to ensure efficient and complete oxidation, providing high-efficiency detection and excellent sensitivity, including applications in environmental analysis, water and wastewater monitoring, and pure water management.
The Shimadzu TOC-L Total Organic Carbon Analyzer is designed for the rapid and reliable measurement of organic compounds in water, ranging from easily decomposed low-molecular-weight substances to hard-to-decompose, insoluble, and macromolecular organics. It utilizes high-temperature catalytic oxidation at 680 °C to ensure efficient and complete oxidation, providing high-efficiency detection and excellent sensitivity, including applications in environmental analysis, water and wastewater monitoring, and pure water management.
Who We Are
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Woojin Lee, PhD
Head of the Laboratory
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Abdullah Rasheed Qureshi, PhD
Research Assistant
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Reza Khoramian, PhD Student
Research Assistant
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Alisher Alibekov, PhD Student
Research Assistant
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Meiirzhan Nurmyrza, PhD Student
Research Assistant
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Amina Togay, MSc Student
Research Assistant
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Joshua Akinrele, MSc Student
Research Assistant
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Sultan Konkabayev, MSc Student
Research Assistant