Maral Gullyeva, a student at the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas, has developed a technology for obtaining a colouring agent from ordinary sulphur. The invention has been registered by the State Intellectual Property Service of the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, according to the publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’.

The scientific work was carried out in the laboratory of the university's Faculty of Chemical Technology and Ecology. During the research, laboratory tests and experiments were conducted with sulphur extracted from the ‘Galkynysh’ gas field.

In the first stage, sulphuric acid was obtained from the raw material, then aluminium sulphate was formed as a result of its chemical interaction with aluminium. In the next stage, gypsum, lime and a number of other components were added to the resulting compound. As a result, colouring and adhesive substances were obtained.

Tests have shown that the developed materials are highly resistant to destruction and have antiseptic properties. It has also been established that they are safe for living organisms and the environment.

According to experts, the production of innovative colouring and adhesive substances can be economically profitable and does not require complex technological processes. The resulting products can be used in construction, as well as in the production of paper, leather, textiles and other industries.

The development opens up new opportunities for sulphur processing and may contribute to the development of the oil, gas and chemical industries in Turkmenistan.