Tehran is hosting a festival on the latest achievements in nanotechnology and nano-science. Hundreds of producers of nano-products as well as researchers are taking part in the five-day event.Nanotechnology Nanotechnology as defined by size is naturally very broad, including fields of science as diverse as surface science, organic chemistry, molecular biology, semiconductor physics, microfabrication.
There are currently over 100 centers actively working in nanotechnology in Iran. From 2000 to 2012 Irans global ranking reached eighth in the world up from the 59th place. Therefore presently Iran generates 4% of the total nanoscience of the world.
There are more than 15,000 experts and researchers currently working in the nanoscience domain in Iran. The Islamic Republic established the Nanotechnology Initiative Council in 2003 to promote the nations international ranking among the countries enjoying cutting-edge nanotechnology. The top priorities of the INIC include energy, health, water, environment and construction works; moreover, 57 nano-related laboratories are currently up and running across the country. Nanotechnology is believed to be able to create many new materials and devices with a vast range of applications, such as in medicine, electronics, biomaterials and energy production.
By Press TV
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