A student from Turkmenistan’s oil and gas university has developed a method for producing dye from sulfur

Maral Gullyyeva, a student at the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of  Oil and Gas, has developed a technology for extracting dye from ordinary sulfur. The invention has been registered by the State Service for Intellectual Property of the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan.

The research was conducted at the laboratory of the university’s Faculty of Chemical Technology and Ecology. The study utilized sulfur extracted from the Galkynysh gas field.

First, sulfuric acid was derived from sulfur. Then, aluminum sulfate was formed through the reaction of sulfuric acid with aluminum. Subsequently, gypsum, lime, and other components were added to the resulting substance. As a result, both coloring and adhesive agents were obtained.

Tests demonstrated that these materials possess high resistance to degradation and has antiseptic properties. It was also established that they are harmless to living organisms, the environment, and the soil.

In the long term, the production of these substances is considered economically viable and does not require complex technologies. The resulting products can be applied in construction, as well as in paper, leather, and textile manufacturing.

New sulfur processing methods are expected to contribute significantly to the development of Turkmenistan’s oil, gas, and chemical industries.

Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas