Space Science and Emerging Space Technologies

Dr. Toshtay Kainaubek is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Chemistry, Catalysis and Petrochemistry at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan. He also serves as the Head of the Laboratory of Catalytic Hydrogenation of Polymers and Oils and the Accredited Test Laboratory "MASLOTEST." He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemical Technology of Organic Substances from the Kazakh-British Technical University. His research focuses on catalysis, petrochemistry, nanomaterials, hydrogenation technologies, environmental remediation, water purification, energy materials, and green space propulsion. He has authored more than 40 publications in Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals, several book chapters, patents, and has participated in numerous nationally funded research projects.

• Space Propulsion Catalysts
• Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Polymer Chemistry
• Advanced Functional Materials
• Nanomaterials (MXene)
• Physical Chemistry
• Petrochemistry
• Heterogeneous Catalysis
• Surface Chemistry

• Associate Professor, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
• Head, Laboratory of Catalytic Hydrogenation of Polymers and Oils
• Head, Accredited Test Laboratory "MASLOTEST"
• Principal Investigator and Project Participant in multiple government-funded research projects
• Reviewer and author for international peer-reviewed journals
• Inventor of multiple patents in catalysis and advanced materials
• International research collaborations with France, China, Hungary, and Russia

• Nurgaliyev N., Mussa N., Azat S., Amrousse R., Toshtay K. Catalytic Aromatization of Propane-Butane Fractions over Polyfunctional Zeolite Catalysts: Effect of Process Parameters. Bulletin of Chemical Reaction Engineering & Catalysis, 2026.
• Harimech Z., Souagh A., Toshtay K., et al. Theoretical investigation of the thermal decomposition mechanism of ammonium dinitramide (ADN) as a green propellant using DFT methods. RSC Advances, 2026.
• Liu J., Kuli Z., Toshtay K., et al. Biomass-derived activated carbon/MXene composites as supercapacitor electrodes. Electrochemistry Communications, 2026.
• Mussa N.S., Azat S., Toshtay K. Catalytic Applications of MXene-Based Materials and Their Derivatives. ACS Omega, 2026.
• Gao J., Gao H., Gao H., et al. Effect of Bilateral Asymmetric Temperature Cooling on Electrical Properties of Polypropylene Insulation Materials. Polymer, 2026.
• Qu Z., Zhantikeyev U., Kakimov U., Toshtay K., et al. Advances and Prospects of Modified Activated Carbon-Based Slow Sand Filtration for Microplastic Removal. Water, 2026.
• Ren J., Dong W., Zhong Y., Toshtay K., et al. Two Dimensional Graphene and One Dimensional Magnetite@Polyaniline Reinforced Epoxy Nanocomposites. Engineered Science, 2026.
• Bexeitova K., Zhantikeyev U., Yeszhan Y., Toshtay K., et al. Cold plasma-assisted degradation of melamine-resin microplastics. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2026.
• Toshtay K. Partial Hydrogenation of Sunflower and Soybean Oil Over Zirconia Supported Platinum Catalyst. Bulletin of Chemical Reaction Engineering & Catalysis, 2025.
• Mussa N.S., Toshtay K., Dumeignil F. Recent developments in the field of MOF-based catalytic systems: A review. Applied Catalysis A: General, 2025.
• Guo X., Yeszhan Y., Bexeitova K., Toshtay K., et al. Photocatalytic degradation of microplastics using doped TiO₂ catalyst. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2025.
• Jabri H., Toshtay K., et al. Thermal Decomposition and Combustion Behavior of Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂) for Green Propulsion Technologies. Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal, 2025.
• Suleimenova M., Tabynbayeva A., Toshtay K., Tauanov Z. Composite Membranes Based on MXene and Nanocellulose for Water Purification. Membranes, 2025.
• Mussa N.S., Askaruly K., Bexeitova K., Azat S., Toshtay K. Recent Advancements in MXene-based Catalysts. Carbon Trends, 2025.
• Mussa N.S., Amantaiuly K., Azat S., Amrousse R., Toshtay K. Modification of diatomite mineral sorbent for petroleum spill cleanup. Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal, 2025.
• Tang L., Shi D., Shen Y., et al. Multifunctional Nanocellulose Hydrogels. ES Materials & Manufacturing, 2025.
• Toshtay K., Auyezov A., Azat S., Busquets R. Trans fatty acids and saturated fatty acids in margarines and spreads in Kazakhstan. Food Chemistry: X, 2025.
• Toshtay K., Toktassynov S., Kanat A., et al. Health and Sustainability Implications of Palm Oil Substitution. ES Food & Agroforestry, 2025.
• Aubakirov Y., Toshtay K. Integrated Thermal Conversion of Petroleum Residues and Waste Engine Oils. Engineered Science, 2025.
• Jussambayev M., Shakenov K., et al. MXenes for Sustainable Energy Storage Applications. Carbon Trends, 2025.
• Kasbi Y., Remissa I., Toshtay K., et al. H₂O₂ and HAN Green Monopropellants—State-of-the-Art Review. Catalysts, 2025.
• Kunarbekova M., Busquets R., et al. Carbon adsorbents for radioactive iodine removal. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2024.
• Bexeitova K., Baimenov A., et al. Microplastics in freshwater systems: A review. Chemical Engineering Journal Advances, 2024.
• Bexeitova K., Zhantikeyev U., et al. Evaluating Microplastic Detection Techniques. ES Energy & Environment, 2024.
• Mussa N.S., Toshtay K., Capron M. Catalytic applications in hydrotreated vegetable oil production. Catalysts, 2024.
• Korkembay Z., Toshtay K., et al. Catalytic activity of MXene in ammonium perchlorate combustion. Journal of Engineering Physics and Thermophysics, 2024.
• Toshtay K. Liquid-phase hydrogenation of sunflower oil over platinum and nickel catalysts. Results in Engineering, 2024.
• Aubakirov Y., et al. Pyrolysis products from coal dust in Kazakhstan. ES Materials & Manufacturing, 2024.
• Sailaukhanuly Y., et al. Health risk assessment of nitrate in drinking water. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2024.
• Harimech Z., Toshtay K., et al. Thermal decomposition of ammonium dinitramide as green energy source for space propulsion. Aerospace, 2023.
• Toshtay K., Auyezov A., Aubakirov Y., et al. Palladium–nickel catalysts for poly-α-olefins hydrogenation. Catalysis Surveys from Asia, 2023.
• Askaruly K., et al. Electrochemical behavior of rice husk-derived materials for Li-ion cells. Diamond and Related Materials, 2023.
• Sailau Z., et al. Glycerol extraction from biodiesel using deep eutectic solvents. Journal of Molecular Modeling, 2023.
• Harimech Z., Hairch Y., Atamanov M., Toshtay K., et al. Carbon nanotube iridium–cupric oxide catalysts. International Journal of Energetic Materials and Chemical Propulsion, 2023.
• Remissa I., Jabri H., Hairch Y., Toshtay K., et al. Green Propulsion Systems and Propellants: A Review. Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal, 2023.
• Sailau Zh.A., et al. Formation of Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents. Journal of Molecular Modeling, 2022.
• Sailaukhanuly Y., et al. Assessment of Drinking Water in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal, 2022.
• Toshtay K., Auyezov A., et al. Partial hydrogenation of sunflower oil on platinum catalysts. Molecular Catalysis, 2021.
• Nakan U., Bieerkehazhi S., Toshtay K., et al. Synthesis and antibacterial application of copolymers. Materials, 2021.
• Toshtay K., Auezov A.B. Hydrogenation of vegetable oils over palladium catalyst. Catalysis in Industry, 2020.
• Toshtay K., Auyezov A.B., et al. Effect of catalyst preparation on selective hydrogenation of vegetable oil. Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal, 2015.
• Turganbai S., Aidarova S., et al. Nanoparticles of sulfur as fungicidal products for agriculture. Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal, 2012.