Iranian Firms Use Nanotechnology to Produce Zinc Oxide Powder
‘Arman Jostojogaran Energy Noor’, ‘Arman Nanofanavar Rabin’ and ‘Behin Nanoparticles Pars’ companies produced the powder whose average particle size falls within the range of 10-20 nm.
Using nanotechnology has led to specific features in the product, including high surface-area-to-volume ratio, emergence of antibacterial property to eliminate the bacteria, and absorption of unfavorable smells.
The powder can be used in cosmetic compounds such as sunscreens, fabrication of nanocomposites, including rubber, glass, plastics, cement, and ceramics, lubricants, paints, adhesives, batteries, fire extinguishers, and UV absorbers, and dermal and anti-allergic medicines.
Earlier this year, researchers at an Iranian company had used nanotechnology to produce microalgae soap from spirulina platensis which is really effective in curing skin diseases and skincare.
In an interview with ANA, director of the technological center located the Islamic Azad University's Zanjan branch Parivash Ghaderinia explained the achievements she and her teammates have thus far gained, adding, “Cream soap is a product that is made using spirulina microalgae (a species of blue-green algae from the branch of cyanobacteria) in this unit.”
She further said that there are three types of spirulina algae, adding, “This alga grows in fresh water and it is classified as a freshwater alga. These blue-green algae are rich in protein that is very important for our health and the beauty of the skin and hair. Some amino acids, which are in alga, are essential for building collagen and maintaining skin elasticity. Also, by providing the protein needed in the body to make keratin, it helps the hair to grow healthier and faster.”
“Spirulina contains more than 60% protein, which is the highest amount of protein on the planet and can provide all the amino acids necessary for the body. Spirulina algae can absorb heavy metals and toxins well and remove them from skin and body cells. This alga is rich in chlorophyll, which is one of the best natural cleansing substances and can be effective in removing heavy metals and toxins and makes skin clearer and smoother,” Ghaderinia explained more.
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