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  • Production of humic substances from Zaysan brown coal 
    Aitbekova, A.; Sharafudinov, A.; Tantybayeva, B. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    In this research project, humic acids were obtained from activated coal samples by hydroxide and pyrophosphate methods. Activation was done using hydrochloric (HCl) and sulfuric (H2SO4) acids. Quantitative analysis shows ...
  • Energy, economic and ecological modelling of variants of the Republic of Kazakhstan energy system development and its connection with the global energy system 
    Akhmetbekov, Y.; Tosato, G.C.; Kerimray, A.; Ayashev, K.; Ibrayeva, A.; Bakdolotov, A.; Tokmurzin, D.; Kudaibergenov, A. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    The TIMES-Kazakhstan is a mono-regional energy system model of the Republic of Kazakhstan (the RoK), built using the MARKAL/TIMES tool. The main purpose of this three-year-project is qualitative and quantitative analysis ...
  • Targless indoor positioning and object tracking using a wireless sensor network 
    Kho, Y. H.; Ellis, G. A. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    With the proliferation of wireless sensor network of which the Wi-Fi access points are part of, it is proposed that the project shall look into using the existing backbone infrastructure of Wi-Fi modems to double-function ...
  • Characterisation of cilicate-grouted sand according to dynamic properties at low stress level 
    Kim, J.R.; Bakhtiyarov, D.; Zhumabekov, G.; Saliyev, D. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    Overall, it was found that at lower frequencies, the energy dissipation potential of silicate-grouted sandy soil is higher than that of higher frequencies. Due to validity of approximation that viscoelastic nature of the ...
  • Neuromoephic memweight network 
    James, A. P. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    The proposed processing unit called a memory cell possesses remarkable properties such scalability, and small footprint on chip. We demonstrate the hardware architectures based on memory cells for character recognition, ...
  • Polymeric materials as photovoltaic materials for solar cells 
    Tastanbekov, D.; Ibraikulov, O.; Koishiyev, G.; Chavez-Vasquez, P.; Chochos, C.; Leclerc, N.; Bechara, R.; Lévêque, P.; Heiser, T. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    Investigation revealed that alkyl chains in beta-position (fourth position of thiophene rings) lead to better pi-electron delocalisation due to enchanced planarity, because such position avoids rotational hinderance. Also, ...
  • Applied state estimation 
    Emara-Shabaik, H. E. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    State estimation of dynamic systems plays a key role in monitoring and controlling such systems. State estimates are used for health status check in order to maintain safe operations of systems and processes. Also, it is ...
  • Nanoparticle based wound dressings with microwave-enhanced antimicrobial function 
    Kulsharova, G.; Saliev, T.; Akhmetova, A.; Nurgozhin, T.; Mikhalovsky, S. V. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    The purpose of this project is to develop a system capable of eliminating the bacterial infection in clinical environment, by means of new type of wound dressing based on macroporous polymer hydrogel matrix. The matrix has ...
  • Carbon-polymer dressing for the treatment of chronic ulcers 
    Akhmetova, A. S.; Nurgozhin, T.S.; Mikhalovsky, S. V.; Saliev, T. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    Cryogels are sponge-like, highly porous, interconnected hydrogels formed using a freezing process.They have a large surface area for wound contact and, in this case, with a selective barrier (agarose) that allows the passage ...
  • Coordinating academic programmes of secondary schooling and higher education institutions of Kazakhstan in the context of the international experience 
    Kurakbayev, K.; Bridges, D. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    The international research project “Coordinating Academic Programmes of Secondary Schooling and Higher Education Institutions of Kazakhstan in the Context of the International Experience” grew out of a partnership between ...
  • Mapping and evaluating the major famines of modern times 
    Wheatcroft, S.G.; Garnaut, A.; O’Grada, C.; Bishop, I. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    This abstract reports on an international project being carried out at Nazarbayev University that provides a more detailed picture of the geography and chronology of the largest famines of the twentieth century. Our ...
  • Simulation of stationary and dynamic responces of organic solar cells 
    Aidarkhanov, D.; Raba, A.; Leroy, Y.; Cordan, A.-S. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    The model allowed distinguishing different regimes of the charge transport. It was shown that 2D time-dependent model can be applied to simulate transient photocurrent measurements in order to study sweep-out and recombination ...
  • The complex of topological methods and algorithms applicable to data analysis 
    Abzhanov, A.; Beketayev, K.; Taimanov, I.; Bazaikin, Ya.; Matkarimov, B.; Ikram, M. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    The main goal of the project is development of new algorithms in the field of topological data analysis and visualization. The abstract presents three new topological methods that allow to incorporate the geometrical ...
  • Effect of molecular weight on the photovoltaic performance of a low band gap copolymer blended with ICBA 
    Ibraikulov, O.; Bechara, R.; Leveque, P.; Leclerc, N.; Koishiyev, G.; Heiser, T. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    In this work we fabricated solar cells by combining ICBA as electron acceptor material with various weight fractions of a low band gap electron donor copolymer based on 2,1,3-benzothiadiazole, thiophene and thieno[3,2-b]thiophene ...
  • Internal motion capture based teleoperation of a mobile robot manipulator 
    Khassanov, Y.; Imanberdiyev, N.; Varol, H. A. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    In this work, a full-body inertial human motion capture system Xsens MVN was used to control the Kuka youBot mobile manipulator.
  • Novel polyamide based materials for oil based drilling fluids 
    Tauanov, Z.; Baptayev, B. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    Overall, so far 10 amidoamines were synthesized and 6 polyamide emulsifiers were prepared. The next steps are to increase the number of polyamide emulsifiers, testing them for thermal stability and polyemulsion stability, ...
  • RRT*FN (fixed nodes) - a novel path planning algorithm with effective memory utilization 
    Adiyatov, O.; Varol, H. A. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    In this work, we present a modified version of the RRT* motion planning algorithm, which limits the memory required for storing the tree. We run the RRT* algorithm until the tree has grown to a predefined number of nodes ...
  • Portable solar stove 
    Hazken, S.; Aidarkhanov, D. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    The project uses Fresnel lens to concentrate the sunlight as it has more light and is more compact than reflectors. Fresnel solar cookers can heat foodstuff up to oil boiling temperatures, so it can cook more kind of foods. ...
  • Visual modeling of energetic simulations 
    Aitpayev, K.; Shakenov, Ch. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    Numerous technologies allowing the use of virtual and augmented realities for portable and desktop devices are available. Yet we continue using paper and Power Point for presenting architectural designs, oil deposits, ...
  • Design, synthesis and characterization of self-assembled monodisperse magnetic nanoparticles 
    Rakhmetova, A.; Kanayeva, D. (Nazarbayev University, 2013)
    Using a co-precipitation method, Fe3O4 nanoparticle surfaces were modified with oleic acid or PEG.This method yields particles with broad size distribution. MNPs synthesized by thermal decomposition method appear to have ...

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