A delegation from Tomsk State University visited Indonesia and launched an experiment together with the Raden Intan State Islamic University (Lampung, Indonesia). Scientists donated antimicrobial bandages to two hospitals, treated the walls with biocidal paints, and dived nanoparticle-modified metal plates in the sea. The experiment will allow testing the effectiveness of TSU materials in a tropical climate: their antimicrobial properties, the ability to suppress the vital activity of microorganisms, and others. The first monitoring results will be available in mid-December 2025.
In August 2025, TSU received a grant from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation for the project with the Raden Intan State Islamic University. The study is being implemented by specialists from the World-Class Research Center of TSU “New Special-Purpose Materials” of TSU.
TSU scientists developed nanoparticle-modified antimicrobial materials for the treatment of wounds, burns, bedsores, diabetic ulcers. Besides, to prevent the spread of nosocomial infections and prevent the spread of pathogens, it is possible to produce medical masks and clothing for medical staff, handle handrails, etc. The materials are patented and tested in bacteriological laboratories, the effectiveness is confirmed: up to 99% of viruses and bacteria are destroyed.
– We gave bandages for testing to two hospitals. They test materials in accordance with the protocol, – said Artyom Rykun, TSU Vice-Rector for International Affairs. – The TSU team also treated the walls of hospitals inside and outside with nanoparticle concentrate paint. Southeast countries are characterized by the problem of the spread of black mold on buildings due to high humidity and temperature. By mid-December we shall get the first monitoring results.
Another experiment was launched in sea water – in the water area of the port of Lampung. Scientists are checking the anti-corrosion resistance of new materials, as well as the possibility of using them to protect ships and port underwater structures from various kinds of microorganisms.
– Three metal plates were dived to a depth of 1.5 meters: a regular plate covered with copper oxide, which is usually used in such cases; and coated with our nanoparticle concentrate, – said Artyom Rykun. – The growth of microorganisms significantly weighs down the ships and reduces their speed, since the bottom loses its smoothness. Let's see if Tomsk materials can prevent these problems.
During the visit to Indonesia, the TSU delegation also began the field stage of a joint study on testing food and industrial products for compliance with halal standards. The initiator of the project is the rector of the UIN Raden Intan Lampung Wan Jamaluddin. Now scientists from Russia and Indonesia are synchronizing research methods and protocols.
Another important result of the visit to Indonesia was a cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Religious Affairs and TSU. The Ministry controls 59 universities, most of which have science and technology faculties. The agreement assumes that students of Islamic universities in Indonesia, primarily faculties of science and technology, will be able to study at TSU and universities in Tomsk and receive a scholarship from the Ministry. It shall be added that today the largest diaspora of students from Indonesia in Russia is studying at TSU – more than 80 people.
TSU also plans to continue working with the Russian House in Jakarta to organize Russian language courses.
For reference: Raden Intan University is a state Islamic university, founded in 1968 to develop Islamic education in Indonesia. In October 2024, a delegation of the UIN Raden Intan Lampung visited Tomsk State University, university leaders agreed on cooperation in the field of science and technology.