In 2023, important fundamental and applied results were achieved at the Institute of Chemistry of Additives

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The scientific and organizational activities of academician A.Guliyev Institute of Chemistry of Additives of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan in 2023 were fruitful. According to the executive director of the institute, Doctor of Chemical Sciences Afsun Sujayev, in 2023, using the capabilities of fine organic synthesis and computer modeling for various purposes, fundamental and applied research was carried out on 12 topics and 35 stages, covering one current direction and one problem in the field of targeted synthesis of organic reagents and composite materials for various purposes, highly effective physiologically active compounds, including potential medicinal substances and studying the mechanism of functional action, and 11 most important results were obtained – 6 fundamental and 5 applied ones.

Speaking about the most important results, A.Sujayev said that within the framework of joint international research, a new generation of inhibitors of some pathological processes of living organisms, consisting of new heterocyclic compounds containing a thiocyanate group, was created. In particular, new carbonic anhydrase isoenzyme inhibitors have potential therapeutic effects because they can prevent dilation and occlusion of blood vessels and capillaries.

Concerning applied nature, A.Sujayev emphasized that during the research of the institute’s scientists, a new motor oil which ensured the operation of high-strength diesel engines of special-purpose ground vehicles with turbocharging in all-season operating conditions was created: “The creation of special-purpose lubricants, which are strategic materials, increases the defense capability of our country, reduces dependence on foreign countries and promotes the development of the defense industry. The production of new oil is carried out at the Pilot Industrial Plant, which is a resident of the High Technologies Park. Testing of the newly created special-purpose motor oil begun on the appropriate special equipment at the disposal of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the first results were positive.”

An official of the institute noted that another important applied result was the additional creation of fuel oil fossil fuel through the use of a product from the processing of thousands of tons of acid tar formed as a result of the activities of Baku oil refineries over many years and discharged into the territory of Balakhany of the Absheron Peninsula, which caused severe environmental damage tension: “The product of acid tar processing is already being used. The production of the additive “Depressator-AKI” created at the institute was continued this year at the institute’s design bureau “Ashgar”. At the same time, there was created AKI-194 additive which prevented the oxidation of synthetic lubricating oil used in aviation at temperatures above 200°C and extended its service life, as well as new additives with high bactericidal and fungicidal properties for cutting fluids.”
According to him, the novelty and importance of a number of fundamental and applied scientific results are confirmed by 13 patents. A. Sudzhaev, who provided information on the scientific activities of the institute for the reporting period, drew attention to the fact that 52 scientific articles were published during the year, including 22 in the republic, 30 abroad (17 articles in the Web of Science and Scopus database, as well as 10 articles in other international databases. A total of 164 scientific papers were published. In 2023, about 300 articles by the institute’s staff were cited.
A.Sujayev said that during the reporting period, the training of highly qualified personnel, the acceleration of international cooperation relations of the institute, the integration of science and education, as well as various incentive measures were implemented to increase the interest of young people in science. Employees of the institute are sent for short- and medium-term internships in foreign countries, moreover, of international and republican significance. He emphasized that they actively participated in scientific conferences, and the scientific and social activities of scientists were marked by diplomas and certificates.

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