Turkmenistan has published a new edition of the international scientific-practical journal “Problems of Desert Development.” The journal features articles by representatives of the International Science and Technology Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, including A. Rahmanova, D. Gadamov, and A. Akmyradov.

The authors explore the potential of bionanotechnologies in combating desertification and present research findings on using cyanobacteria as raw material for creating bionanocomposite materials. Studies conducted in test fields in the Balkan region confirmed the ability of biomass to retain soil moisture, facilitating rapid root growth in plants.

The bionanocomposite material developed by Turkmen scientists can be utilized for the reclamation of degraded lands and stabilization of shifting sand dunes in arid regions. These efforts support Turkmenistan’s international obligations under the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.

Under the State Program for Comprehensive Development of Biotechnology (2024–2028), infrastructure has been established for producing biomass-based materials. Turkmen researchers have received a patent for their innovative technologies in creating bionanocomposite materials.