It takes only a moment to realize how densely electronic the world we live in has become. Smartphones in our pockets, servers in our offices, countless charging stations, and wireless networks – all of this creates a saturated electromagnetic “smog” around us. This invisible but very real threat not only negatively affects human well-being, causing fatigue and headaches, but also interferes with the stable operation of electronic devices, especially in enclosed spaces.
This is precisely where the student scientific club “Electrochemistry and Ecology” of the Department of Chemical Technologies and Resource Saving operates – at the intersection of modern technology and ecology. The club members have chosen not to remain passive observers, but to become active creators of solutions, with the primary goal of developing reliable protection against electromagnetic pollution. The creation of new composite materials and specialized coatings capable of effectively shielding electromagnetic radiation offers a promising approach to addressing this challenge.
Meetings were held monthly in accordance with the approved plan, bringing together future specialists to study the complex processes involved in electromagnetic radiation shielding. Club members had a unique opportunity to progress from abstract ideas to real prototypes. In the laboratory, they synthesized electrically conductive polymer coatings, examined their structure under a microscope, and tested their ability to block electromagnetic signals.
Since the main focus of the club is the manufacture of polymer composites, it was decided to expand their scope of application by creating materials with special properties. In particular, club members engaged in the development of special-purpose nonwoven materials based on a polymer matrix using electrospinning, with the incorporation of specific additives to functionalize the material properties. This approach enables their application in medical personal protective equipment and protective clothing.
A young team of club members is ready for new scientific research!
In addition to laboratory research, club members actively presented their achievements at international scientific venues, including the II International Scientific and Practical Conference dedicated to the 95th anniversary of Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design, “Innovative Materials and Technologies: Biotechnology, Applied Chemistry, Ecology” (Kyiv, 30-31 October 2025), as well as the IX International Scientific and Practical Conference on Textile and Fashion Technologies (Kyiv, 16 October 2025).
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We don’t just study chemistry – we design new materials for a sustainable future.
02.02.2026
