250 new nanotech products to hit market by March 2020: official

TEHRAN – Some 250 new nanotech products will be introduced to the domestic market by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 2020), Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council head Saeid Sarkar said, Mehr reported on Saturday.

Iranian nanotech company exporting equipment to China

TEHRAN – An Iranian nanotechnology company is exporting nanotech equipment and training packages to China, IRNA reported on Sunday.

Iranian researchers use nanotechnology for herbal extraction

TEHRAN – Iranian researchers at the Yasuj University of Medical Sciences have found a technique to synthesize a nanoadsorbent in order to measure constituent elements of plants for medical purposes, IRNA reported on Tuesday.

Iran ConFair showcasing six new nano-products

TEHRAN -- Six new homegrown nano-products are being showcased at the 19th International Exhibition of Building and Construction Industry, Iran ConFair 2019, which is currently underway in Tehran.

Five homegrown nano sport products introduced

TEHRAN -- Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council introduced five nano products for sports during the startup SPORTEX, which was held from July 9 to 12 in Tehran.

Iranian researchers use nanotechnology for detecting pain medication 

TEHRAN- Iranian researchers have discovered a novel method for measuring morphine and codeine in blood and urine samples as quickly and precisely as possible. 

Iranian company exports antibacterial carpets to 25 countries

TEHRAN -- An Iranian carpet manufacturing company has exported 1.5 million euros of antibacterial carpets containing silver nanoparticles to 25 countries during the past Iranian calendar year 1397, which ended on March 20, 2019, ISNA reported on Wednesday.

Nanotechnology sector ready lend a hand to sports

TEHRAN – Iran’s nanotechnology industry has the potential to meet demands of sports organizations and help them deal with challenges, IRNA reported on Monday.

Iran to introduce 250 new nano products

TEHRAN -- Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council plans to introduce 250 new nano products during the current year, Mehr reported on Tuesday.

By Setareh Behroozi

Steps taken for technology and innovation improvement in 1397

Digital transformation, e-government, knowledge economy, and space-based business are amongst catch-phrases of technology in Iran during the Iranian calendar year 1397, ending on March 20.

African Union seeks co-op with Iran in nanotechnology 

TEHRAN – An official from the African Union on Sunday called for more cooperation with Iran in nanotechnology as the bloc is making efforts to reach its so-called Agenda 2063, Africa’s strategic framework for the socio-economic transformation of the continent over the next 50 years.

Up to 15 new nano products are manufactured per month: official

TEHRAN – Iranian knowledge-based companies manufacture 12 to 15 new nano products per month, the secretary of Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council announced, Mehr reported on Saturday.

Chinese delegation seeks to boost ties with Iranian nanotech companies

TEHRAN – A trade delegation from China held a meeting with four Iranian nanotech companies active in the field of polymer on Saturday, Mehr reported.

Iranian cities to host nanotech entrepreneurship events

TEHRAN -- Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council plans to hold Karno, a nanotechnology an entrepreneurship event, at three universities in the cities of Karaj, Tehran and Kerman in February.

Iran tops local share of nano-articles list in 2018

TEHRAN – Iran ranks first in 2018 in terms of local share of nano-articles, which is the ratio of the nano-articles carried in a country to the total articles of that country, according to StatNano, a comprehensive statistical database portal.

$215m to be earmarked for Anzali wetland nano bioremediation

TEHRAN – A total budget of 9 trillion rials (nearly $215 million) will be allocated to implement a scheme on restoration of the endangered Anzali wetland in northern province of Gilan by removing contaminants using domestic bioremediation nano-technology, ISNA reported on Wednesday.

‘Sales of nanotech products to hit $175m’

TERHAN – It is predicted that 30 billion rials (about $175 million) of nanotechnology products will be sold by the end of the current Iranian calendar year 1397 (March 20, 2019), an official with Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council announced on Tuesday, IRNA reported.

IAU to establish schools on nanotech nationwide

TEHRAN – The Islamic Azadi University (IAU) is to establish schools for nanotechnology across the country, IAU caretaker Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi announced on Sunday, ISNA reported.

Iran to expand international co-op in nanotech sphere

TEHRAN -- Several countries have participated in the 11th Nanotechnology Festival and Exhibition of Iran (Iran Nano 2018), through which Iran eyes to expand cooperation in the international arena, the secretary of the event said.

Iran Nano Electronic Center established

TEHRAN – The Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council launched the Iran Nano Electronic Center with the aim of connecting academic centers and industrial units in the field of nano-electronics.

Iran to take part in developing Oman NanoCity

TEHRAN -- The NanoCity project of Oman will be developed in collaboration with Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) over the course of 10 years.

Iran to promote export of nano-tech products

TEHRAN – The Communication and Information Technology Ministry plans to promote export of nanotechnology products.

Second Iran Nanotech China Center opens in Guangzhou

TERHAN -- The second branch of Iran Nanotech China Center (INCC) opens in Guangzhou Science City, Economic & Technological Development Zone on Jul 6.

Iran plans to expand nanomedical device market

TEHRAN – The Iranian Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) plans to expand market for Iranian nanomedical devices, the INIC secretary general told Mehr on Saturday.

‘Medicine, advanced materials, medical devices top list of nano products for export’

TEHRAN – Nanomedicines, advanced nanomaterials and nanomedical devices are on top list for export, Ali Beitollahi, an official with Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC), told Mehr on Monday.

Iran promotes nanotechnology market

TEHRAN – Through industrialization of Iranian nanotechnology products, production cost is decreased and value added is created, secretary general of Iran’s Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) told IRNA on Saturday.

Iran gains notable achievements in nanotechnology

TEHRAN – Although Iran’s Nanotechnology Initiative Council has been established not very long time ago (2003), it has gained several achievements in this field so far, First Vice-President Es'haq Jahangiri said on Monday.

Nano Match plan to support Iranian products

TEHRAN -- Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council performs Nano Match plan to support Iranian nano products.

Iran to establish nano exports center in Indonesia

TEHRAN – Iran will establish a center in Indonesia for promoting exports of nano products, an official with Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) has said.