Top News of Last Week with ANA
Azad News Agency (ANA) published a number of scientific and technological news during the past week whose top ones are as follows:
Iranian Experts Make High-Capacity Asphalt Recycling Machine
Researchers of a knowledge-based company in Iran succeeded in manufacturing a completely Iran-made machine for thermal repair and hot recycling of asphalt which greatly reduces the costs.
“We succeeded in designing and producing a device for thermal repair and hot asphalt recycling,” Javad Ahmadi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company based in Tabriz, told ANA.
He stated that by using this method, the process of cutting, destroying and sifting is eliminated compared to the usual methods, adding, “The device can reduce bitumen consumption and the costs of re-staining asphalt as much as possible.”
“The machine recycles 20 tons of asphalt chips and lumps daily and, produces 20 tons of hot asphalt and 80 tons of cold asphalt like a normal asphalt factory,” Ahmadi said, adding that the device is highly suitable for the winter season.
Iranian Researchers Locally Grow Capparis Spinose to Tackle Deforestation
Researchers at an Iranian knowledge-based company have managed to break the physiological dormancy (PD) of Capparis Spinose seeds and increase the germination probability of the industrial and environmentally friendly plant by 98%.
Capparis spinosa is a species of arid and semi-arid climate zones and is well known as a highly drought tolerant plant.
“There is only one-percent chance of Capparis seed germinating naturally. For that, in this research we were able to cultivate it in an agricultural way and increase the chance of its germination to 98%,” Hassan Radmanesh, the managing director of the Iranian knowledge-based company said.
“In this method, we grow this plant in the greenhouse and present its 6-month-old seedlings to the farmers, and the farmers give it one to two liters of water a week and stop watering as soon as the first germination occurs in the soil,” Radmanesh explained.
He noted that no plough, fertilizer or water is needed to grow the plant.
Antibacterial Nano-Based Cabinet Garbage Can Produced in Iran
Antibacterial garbage can for kitchen cabinet was produced by an Iranian company by using nanotechnology.
‘Sanat Sazan Ideal Plast’ company has made the lightweight and highly moisture-resistant garbage can in which the polymer body is modified by nanoparticles as an antibacterial agent.
The addition of nanoparticles into the polymer body has improved the antibacterial activity and efficiency of the garbage can in preventing the growth of bacteria and fungi.
Iranian Company Produces Textile to Increase Metabolism in Human Body
An Iranian nanotechnology firm has succeeded in production of a special textile which can boost metabolism in human body.
‘Tehran Zar Nakh’ company has made the product which is a ceramic nanoparticle-containing textile able to restore the absorbed infrared light by the human body, leading to favorable biological effects like enhanced blood circulation and metabolism.
The incorporation of ceramic nanoparticles to the fibers leads to generation of far-infrared waves and consequently, an increase in energy level and metabolism of the body, better blood circulation, and tension reduction.
The fiber can be used in production of healthcare products like compression stockings, medical belts, socks, and sportswear.
Iranian Experts Make Special Syringe to Prepare Adipose Tissue for Stem Cell Isolation
A new type of negative pressure locking syringe was developed by an Iranian knowledge-based company to create a stable negative pressure (suction) to obtain fluids from the patient’s body.
“Our company has for the first time in Iran designed and produced a syringe that is used in various medical specialties and makes it easier and more accurate for doctors. This syringe can be locked in suction mode (creating negative pressure),” Zahra Daneshi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.
She explained that the syringe has features like stable negative pressure, lower-lock interface and cap, controllable negative pressure, two-way locking system, and volume and pressure graduations.
"The syringe can be used for blood exchange in newborns, pericardiocentesis, liposuction in limited volume, preparation of fat tissue for isolation of stem cells, drainage of breast cysts with ultrasound control, aminosynthesis, sample preparation for cytology from thyroid and lymph nodes, removing clots from vessels such as coronary arteries, drawing joint fluid, drawing pus and fluids from cysts and various body lesions, drawing blood and fluids from the chest and abdominal cavity, and taking blood samples from the femoral vein,” Daneshi said.
Iran-Made Robot Helps Police to Reduce Errors in Traffic Violations Fines
A new robot was developed by Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company which can verify the registered traffic fines and reduce human error of the police.
“Our company started its activity in the field of artificial intelligence in 2018 and was founded by a group of elites active in the scientific and industrial fields,” Farhad Sadri, a representative of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.
“We use the police robot to improve traffic programs. When a traffic control camera records a fine, it will then become validated by the police robot before it is enforced,” he added
Sadri explained that the smart robot matches the appearance of the car in the photo with the specifications requested from the police system and provides the results accurately and rapidly, adding when the robot is not sure about the declaration of approval or discrepancy to issue a fine, it refers the issue to the check department’s operator.
Noting that the license plate reading errors are reduced by using the robot, he said that it is estimated that this error has decreased to below 5%.
Size of Iran’s Joint Solyanka Port in Russian Soil Increases by 3 Hectares
The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) in cooperation with Russia has developed the joint Solyanka port in Astrakhan by adding three hectares to it in line with the aim of expanding bilateral trade.
According to public relations department of the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), in line with development and facilitation of trade relations between Iran and Russia and strengthening of transportation network at the international North-South Corridor, the development plan of the Iranian Solyanka port in Astrakhan, Russia, was launched, and three hectares was added to the backshore of the port.
Solyanka port which is built over an area of fifteen hectares and has five berths, is currently the largest port in the Astrakhan region, situated in the delta of the Volga River, 60 miles (100 km) from the Caspian Sea.
The backshore of the port has been gradually expanded by three hectares from the revenues sources of the port in order to increase its capacity.
Chemicals Used for Industrial Water Treatment Produced by Iranian Firm
Experts of a knowledge-based company in Iran succeeded in meeting the country's need to chemicals used for the treatment of industrial water.
“Our knowledge-based company makes efforts to indigenize production of chemicals used in the treatment of industrial water,” said Ziba Mohammadian Fard, the senior manager of the laboratory unit of the knowledge-based company.
“In addition to making and providing products like corrosion and sediment inhibitors, biocide and biodispersant, etc., services like the sale of precision instruments and various types of laboratory identification kits, supply and distribution of materials, providing technical and engineering services and consulting, training engineers and experts in various fields of corrosion and sediment control in industries are other activities of our company,” she added.
Mohammadian Fard noted that the knowledge-based company also produces various types of corrosion and sediment inhibiting materials, industrial antifoams, and certain industrial raw materials.
Iranian Students Grab 5 Medals in World Physics Olympiad
The team of Iranian school students sent to the 53rd International Physics Olympiad (IPhO 2023) in Tokyo, Japan, won four silver and one bronze medals in the competitions.
The five-member strong team of Iran comprised Shayan Feiz Oskouyi, Mehdi Shirin Bayan, Mohammad Mehdi Mousavi, Ali Qanbari, and Sina Fathi.
Excelling their competitors, Mehdi Shirin Bayan, Mohammad Mehdi Mousavi, Ali Qanbari, and Sina Fathi each earned a silver medal for Iran while Shayan Feiz Oskouyi took a bronze.
Iranian Technologists Find Formulation of Enzyme to Produce Starch, Alcohol
An Iranian knowledge-based holding company has achieved the formulation of enzymes for production of alcohol and starch and treatment of the wastewater remaining from oil extraction process.
“The enzymes produced by our holding company have applications in food, textile, livestock and poultry and detergent industries. We also produce probiotics,” said Ali Marjavi, the manager of the technological company.
“We also succeeded in production of enzymes for meat products to connect pieces of meat, while enzymes for making sausages and salami have been presented,” he added.
He underlined the importance of production of enzyme for making starch and alcohol and treatment of oil extraction wastewater, and said, “Until now, starch and alcohol were produced through chemical methods but we succeeded in producing enzymes to this end.”
Official: Iran to Be Among Top 5 Producers of Pneumococcal Vaccines Soon
An Iranian official said that the domestic medical experts have acquired the technical know-how to produce Pneumococcal Vaccines to put Iran on the list of five countries that produce the high-tech vaccines.
Mustafa Qaneyee, the secretary of Health Knowledge-Based Economy Development Taskforce said, “Currently, the pneumococcal vaccine for children is in its final phases. This vaccine should be prepared annually for 1.5 million babies; three doses for each baby.”
He said that when the pneumococcal vaccine is manufactured domestically, it will save the country huge amounts of money by meeting domestic needs and preventing its imports.
“Each dose of the pneumococcal vaccine is available in the market for about 600,000 tomans," Qanei also said.
“The technical know-how of making the vaccine is very complicated which only exists in four countries worldwide," he said, adding that Iran is the fifth country that has acquired this technology.
Iran-Made Anti-Allergy Towel Includes Nanoparticles
An Iranian nanotechnology company has succeeded in production of a towel with anti-allergy and antibacterial properties.
‘Yas Sepid Mashhad Caspian Jorab’ firm has made the antibacterial towel which can effectively prevent the growth of bacteria with no dermal allergies and environmental challenges.
Utilization of nanoparticles in the structure of towel-forming fibers has created antibacterial properties, prevents the growth of bacteria and fungi and makes the towel anti-allergic.
Iranian Researchers Working on Finding Cures for 2 Types of Cancer Using AI
Researchers in Iran have signed a contract with a government institution to finance their project to find treatment for lung and breast cancers using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Mustafa Qanei, the secretary of the Health Knowledge-Based Economy Development Taskforce said, “With the contract signed with Iran Health Insurance Organization (IHIO), it was supposed the IHIO will invest in two areas of treatment: breast cancer as the most common cancer and lung cancer as the most fatal cancer.”
“In this cooperation, artificial intelligence is supposed to help doctors and reduce costs in the field of diagnosing these two cancers,” he said.
“Technology can help reduce healthcare costs,” Qanei said.
Oxide Nanoparticles Used by Iranian Firms to Produce Antibacterial Carpet
Several Iranian companies have succeeded in making antibacterial carpets by using oxide nanoparticles.
‘Pamchal Textile Industries’, ‘Nasaji Farokh Sepehr Kashan’ and ‘Yadegar Kohan Jey Carpet’ are the companies which have succeeded in production of the antibacterial carpets whose fibers are modified by oxide nanoparticles after weaving to avoid the growth, propagation, and accumulation of infected bacteria. It is often packaged in polymeric films.
Utilization of oxide nanoparticles in the structure of carpet-forming fibers has resulted in emergence of strong antibacterial properties and preventing the growth of bacteria and fungi.
The carpets can be used at schools, public places like mosques, kids' rooms and places where patients or people with cutaneous, ocular, and respiratory allergies live.
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