Laboratory of Polymer Composites

K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University

Aliya Moldagulova Avenue 34, Aktobe 030000, Kazakhstan

About the Laboratory

The Laboratory of Polymer Composites at K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University develops and studies flame-retardant polymer materials and composites based on epoxy and vinyl ester resins. Its main research directions include designing flame-retardant additives, investigating the thermal, mechanical and fire-protective properties of materials, and modifying inorganic fillers for high-performance composites.

Head of Laboratory

Prof. Amirbek Zarlykovich Bekeshev
PhD in Physics and Mathematics

Research focus:
• Polymer composites
• Epoxy systems
• Fire-resistant materials
• Mechanical & thermal analysis

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Prof. Amirbek Zarlykovich Bekeshev — Head of the Laboratory

Laboratory Equipment

DMA / TGA — dynamic mechanical and thermogravimetric analysis
DMA / TGA
Extruder
Extruder
Microscope
Microscope
Diffractometer
Diffractometer
Raman spectrometer
Raman spectrometer
XRF — Bruker S6 JAGUAR X-ray fluorescence spectrometer
XRF (Bruker S6 JAGUAR)

Our Team

Marzhan Akhmetova — Senior Specialist

Marzhan Akhmetova — Senior Specialist

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Sanimai Uzakbaeva — Laboratory Assistant

Sanimai Uzakbaeva — Laboratory Assistant

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Nurgul Taimagambetova — Laboratory Assistant

Nurgul Taimagambetova — Laboratory Assistant

Zhanna Omarova — Laboratory Assistant

Zhanna Omarova — Laboratory Assistant

Bibinur Iztleuova — Laboratory Assistant

Bibinur Iztleuova — Laboratory Assistant

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Nurgul Zhanturina — PhD, Associate Professor

Nurgul Zhanturina — PhD, Associate Professor

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Publications

Thermal Stability and Fire Resistance of Vinyl Ester Resin Composites: Effect of Various Fillers on Thermal Degradation and Flame Retardancy

Marzhan Akhmetova, Nurgul Zhanturina, Abish Taskaliyev, Amirbek Bekeshev — Technobius Physics, 4(2) (2026) 0053.

DOI: 10.54355/tbusphys/30070147.4.2.2026.0053 →

Simulation of kinetic parameters of vinyl ester resin samples with diatomite and dimethyl methylphosphonate fillers

Nurtai Zh., Orynbassar R., Aimaganbetova Z.K., Zhanturina N.N. — Reports of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 2(358) (2026) 272–285.

DOI: 10.32014/2026.2518-1483.451 →

Thermal behavior and Fire resistant properties of Vinyl Ester Resines Modified with Dimethyl Methylphosphonate and Diatomite

Bekeshev A., Uzakbayeva S., Zhanturina N., Aimaganbetova Z., Serikbayeva G. — Technobius Physics, 4(1) (2026) 0047.

DOI: 10.54355/tbusphys/4.1.2026.0047 →

Boosting the Flame Retardancy of Vinyl Ester Resins via a DE@DMMP Hybrid: Reducing Migration and Improving Fire Performance

Jinxin Xie, Akhmetova Marzhan, Zhanturina Nurgul, Yanbei Hou, Bekeshev Amirbek, Weizhao Hu, Xin Wang, Yuan Hu, Fukai Chu — Polymer Degradation and Stability (2026) 111963.

DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2026.111963 →

Reactive phosphorus-containing monomers combined with modified diatomite fillers: A double-barreled approach to highly fire-safe vinyl ester resins

Ya-Fei Tian, Bibinur Iztleuova, Akhmetova Marzhan, Zhanturina Nurgul, Bekeshev Amirbek, Xin Wang, Yuan Hu, Lei Song — Polymer Degradation and Stability, Vol. 249 (2026) 112127.

DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2026.112127 →

Contact

For collaboration inquiries, please contact the head of the laboratory, Prof. A. Z. Bekeshev:
amirbek2401@gmail.com