Kazakhstan’s raw materials could be used in the
production of advanced batteries and the development of hydrogen power. Local
researchers presented the project at INESS-2026 in Astana. The event brought
together leading experts from more than 10 countries across Europe, Asia,
Africa, and the Americas to discuss innovations that could reshape the energy
sector in the coming years. The focus is on advanced batteries, energy storage
systems, artificial intelligence technologies, smart sensors, and materials capable
of operating under extreme conditions. According to experts, these solutions
will underpin the future development of the global energy sector and high-tech
industries.
«This is about the use of rare earth metals in a wide
range of technologies and energy applications. We are actively working in this
area and plan to launch a dedicated program in the near future. The materials
will be used in catalysts for hydrogen applications and, most importantly, in
superconductors, which we are currently developing. Our goal is to bring them
closer to commercial production,» said Aliya Mukanova, senior researcher at Nazarbayev University.
More than 100 scientific developments were presented
at the conference, including projects by international researchers. Among them
was a technology showcased by Russian scientists for producing green hydrogen
through water electrolysis. The method enables the production of clean fuel
using energy from renewable sources. Artificial intelligence helps identify the
most suitable materials, making the process more cost-effective and improving
its efficiency.
«If electricity is generated from renewable sources,
hydrogen can be produced without emitting carbon dioxide or other greenhouse
gases. If Kazakhstan needs green hydrogen, the materials we are developing
could prove useful. However, hydrogen has a wide range of applications. It can
be used directly as a fuel—this is known as hydrogen energy—but it is also used
in the chemical industry,»
said Sergey Levchenko, associate professor at Skolkovo Institute of Science and
Technology, Russia.
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