Pars Today – Last year, Iran’s nanotechnology products were exported to 50 countries, with 40 percent of these exports directed to five countries: Iraq, Syria, India, China, and Turkey.
The increased competitiveness of Iranian products with advanced nano-coatings, the “particle cyclotron” as Iran’s new weapon in the fight against cancer, the growth of exports of Iranian-made nano-products, and the production of nanofibers from wheat gluten for delivering cancer drugs are among the latest developments in Iran’s nanotechnology sector featured in this Pars Today news package:
Increased competitiveness of Iranian products with advanced nano-coatings
Since 2010, the development of the nano-coating industry in Iran has led to the introduction of diverse coatings for various products. This technology has not only improved quality but also reduced production costs.
Currently, several companies in Iran are active in designing and manufacturing nano-coating equipment using Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) methods. Nano-coating technology has played a significant role in enhancing the position of Iranian goods in international markets by improving the quality and durability of products. Applied to surfaces such as tables, chairs, faucets, and tiles, these coatings increase resistance to wear and corrosion, enabling more effective competition with foreign products.
“Particle Cyclotron” as Iran’s new weapon in the fight against cancer
The “particle cyclotron,” or medical cyclotron, is one of Iran’s scientific projects to combat cancer, currently being designed and developed at the Accelerator Research and Applications Laboratory of Amirkabir University of Technology in Tehran.
These cyclotrons are installed in hospitals, with patients suffering from tumors benefiting the most from this device. The cyclotron produces cancer diagnostic drugs for PET imaging, considered one of the best imaging techniques available.
Growth in exports of Iranian-made nano-products
The latest report from Iran’s Nanotechnology news website indicates a gradual increase in export volume, rising from $31.1 million in 2015 to $145.1 million in 2023. This growth has occurred despite challenges such as U.S. sanctions during these years.
Iranian nanotechnology companies have progressively succeeded in producing higher-quality products that meet international standards, gaining new export markets. Exports of nano-products to Asian, European, and even African countries have increased. Last year, Iran’s nano-products were exported to 50 countries, with 40 percent of these exports going to Iraq, Syria, India, China, and Turkey.
Production of nanofibers from wheat gluten for delivering cancer drugs
A group of Iranian researchers has developed an innovative method for delivering anticancer drugs (particularly for breast cancer) using biodegradable nanofibers made from wheat gluten, reducing the side effects of chemotherapy.
The results of experiments conducted by these Iranian researchers on breast cancer cells (MCF-7) showed that gluten nanofibers containing doxorubicin significantly inhibited the growth of these cells. In fact, this method could serve as a less invasive alternative for directly delivering drugs to cancerous tissue, eliminating the need for intravenous injections or oral consumption.
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