"Green Biotechnology: Eco-Friendly Products Based on Cyanobacteria"

Date

March 12, 2026, 10:00 AM, Al-Farabi KazNU

SDG оbjective 3:

Use of Cyanobacteria in Green Biotechnology

Name of the event

"Green Biotechnology: Eco-Friendly Products Based on Cyanobacteria"

Objective of the event

To study the possibilities of producing environmentally friendly, sustainable, and safe bioproducts (food additives, biofuels, biofertilizers, biopolymers, etc.) using cyanobacteria.

Responsible teacher

Teachers:

Bolatkhan K., Associate Professor

Sarsekeyeva F.K., Associate Professor

Akmukhanova N.R., Associate Professor

Zayadan B.K., Professor

First-year Phd students:

Syzdyk M.R.

Serikbay A.A.

Рhotoreport

Brief description of the event

On March 12, 2026, the Faculty of Biotechnology at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and first-year graduate students majoring in Biotechnology organized an event for third-year students majoring in Biotechnology entitled "Green Biotechnology: Eco-Friendly Products Based on Cyanobacteria."

Goal: To explore the possibilities of producing environmentally friendly, sustainable, and safe bioproducts (food additives, biofuels, biofertilizers, biopolymers, etc.) using cyanobacteria.

Furthermore, to teach students skills in promoting a culture of environmental protection, rational use of resources, and responsible consumption through the application of green biotechnology methods.

The event discussed the role of cyanobacteria in "green biotechnology" and in achieving environmental sustainability. Cyanobacterial cells typically utilize solar radiation, CO₂, water, and nutrients to produce cellular biomass, which can be used for various purposes. Cyanobacteria are capable of converting atmospheric CO₂ to produce bioplastics, biofuels, biofertilizers, and other valuable chemicals. Cyanobacteria act as CO₂ sinks and have been shown to promote bioremediation and aerobic oxidation of methane by methanotrophs.

Today, extensive information exists on the industrial applications of cyanobacteria, ranging from laboratory studies to large-scale production and extraction of commercially valuable metabolites for the production of pharmaceuticals, biofertilizers, biofuels, biopolymers, and cosmetics.