TEHRAN – Throughout a gathering held in Tehran on Thursday, high-ranking delegations from Venezuela, Cuba, Russia, Serbia, Honduras, China, and Vietnam turned extra conversant in Iran’s accomplishments within the discipline of nanotechnology and its functions, notably within the well being sector.
The Venezuelan well being minister, vice-president, and educational figures, the Cuban well being minister, and the Russian ambassador in Tehran had been among the many contributors.
Elaborating on the nation’s street map for the additional growth of nanotechnology, Emad Ahmadvand, the secretary of the headquarters for the Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council, highlighted the rise within the variety of scientific articles, theses, technological infrastructures, and knowledge-based firms in nanotechnology markets, IRNA reported.
Additionally, the assembly showcased some Iranian-made merchandise and applied sciences utilized for the prognosis and remedy of various diseases.
Lauding the nation’s development in nanotechnology, the officers underlined enhancing scientific collaborations, in addition to exchanging data and experience.
Essential patrons of Iranian nanotech merchandise
Iran’s funding in nanotechnology analysis and growth has led to the rise of the nation as a worldwide chief in nanotechnology, producing and exporting merchandise to totally different nations internationally.
Entry to home sources, aggressive costs in comparison with Western nations, and excessive manufacturing of uncooked nano-materials, nano-catalysts, and superior tools, in addition to geographical proximity to focus on markets in neighboring nations, lowered transportation prices, political and commerce relations have made Iran a significant producer of nanotechnology merchandise within the area and even some international markets.
Iran’s nanotechnology merchandise in varied industries are categorized into 13 most important classes together with Civil engineering and development; Optics, electronics, and photonics; Petroleum and petrochemicals; Prescription drugs, well being, and well-being; house home equipment; Energy and power; Uncooked supplies; Chemical substances; Textiles and clothes; Tools; Automotive business and transportation; Industrial equipment; Agriculture, animal husbandry, and Water, in accordance with knowledge printed by the vice Presidency for Science and Expertise.
The development and civil engineering sector is without doubt one of the main industries in nanotechnology exports, with Iraq and Afghanistan being the 2 most important locations. Central Asian nations corresponding to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan additionally import these merchandise.
Within the ‘optics, electronics and photonics’ fields, Iraq and Syria are the highest importing nations, primarily resulting from elevated insecurities and crises in these nations in recent times.
Nano-scale merchandise embrace night time imaginative and prescient methods, thermal imaging cameras, high-resolution surveillance methods, in addition to optoelectronic sensors.
Russia is the one export vacation spot for oil and petrochemical merchandise owing to the Russian oil business’s dependence on up-to-date applied sciences, together with Western sanctions.
Syria, Ecuador, Afghanistan, and Turkey are among the many most important locations for Iranian pharmaceutical, well being, and well-being merchandise. As well as, nations from Asia and Africa to South America additionally import these merchandise. Iran’s nano-based medicines for the remedy of cancers have been exported to varied nations to this point. The record of recent merchandise, corresponding to nano-supplements, reveals that the chance for exports within the pharmaceutical and well being sector is rising.
Turkey, Jordan, Iraq, and nations positioned to the north of Iran, like Armenia and Azerbaijan, are the primary importers of Iranian merchandise within the house equipment sector, because of the excessive demand for his or her antimicrobial or high-resistance properties.
Iran’s nanotechnology merchandise within the energy and power sector are exported to Azerbaijan and Turkey. Given the excessive capabilities of nanotechnology in enhancing power effectivity, it’s anticipated that exports within the discipline will rise with additional funding.
The long-term growth plan for the renewable power challenge in Azerbaijan contains clear objectives for the growth of photo voltaic, wind, and thermal power. Nanotechnology performs an vital position in enhancing the effectivity of photo voltaic panels, anti-reflective coatings, sustaining tools in harsh weather conditions, and optimizing power conversion methods. Iran has been capable of meet the wants of Azerbaijan economically.
India, Pakistan, the UAE, and South Africa are curious about buying Iran’s uncooked nano-materials. The export of nanoscale uncooked supplies corresponding to nanoparticles and nanotubes has a gorgeous market. India and Pakistan, with their in depth manufacturing industries, are vital patrons. Because of the growth of indigenous know-how and entry to home mineral sources, the price of producing these supplies in Iran is decrease than in Western nations and even East Asia.
Nations like India and Pakistan have rising industries, so they should import nano-materials for the manufacturing of commercial paints, superior supplies, cosmetics, nano-medicines, and superior tools.
In lots of industrialized nations, corresponding to the US and Japan, in addition to the European Union, the manufacturing of some nanomaterials (notably metallic nanoparticles) is closely regulated and costly resulting from environmental implications. This has led some nations to show to regional producers corresponding to Iran, which, by adhering to applicable requirements, can present a secure and fast provide, reasonably than importing from the West.
Neighboring nations corresponding to Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey, and Azerbaijan import a giant portion of Iranian nanotechnology merchandise due to the low price of transportation, cultural affinity, and the necessity for these nations for mid-range applied sciences. Nonetheless, some nations corresponding to Syria, Venezuela, Ecuador, and African nations are additionally on the record of importers. Exports to those nations are possible carried out inside the framework of enhancing cooperation.
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