Islamic Azad University Developing Wearable Solar Panels
“The Islamic Azad University has taken initial steps to develop flexible solar panels for integration into fabrics. These panels can be used in the clothes of rescue workers, soldiers and emergency workers to charge small electronic devices,” Laleh Maleknia told ANA on the sidelines of the 16th International Nano Technology Exhibition in Tehran.
She underlined that that moving towards new generations of semiconductors and nanomaterials is also on the agenda.
Maleknia described production of smart textiles coated with nanomaterials as one of the most important achievements of the complex and listed its applications in the fields of anti-radiation and waves, medicine, military and decoration.
“The smart textiles produced include printed circuits on fabrics, woven circuits, self-heating clothing, and color-changing fabrics, and these technologies can maintain washing stability, fabric lifespan, and conductive properties, and replace traditional hardware circuits,” she noted.
The 16th International Nano Technology Exhibition and the First Exhibition of Advanced Technologies of Iran was inaugurated at the Tehran International Fairground.
Running from November 2 to 5, the Nano Exhibition featured over 150 innovative companies showcasing advancements in nanotechnology. Meanwhile, the Exhibition of Advanced Technologies hosted 80 knowledge-based and technological products, attracting visitors, particularly students, researchers, and investors.
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