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 Company Produces Special Adhesives, Insulation to Reduce Construction Costs

Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in producing adhesives and insulation applicable in the construction industry which decrease the cost of construction and repair.

“Our company makes products that can be used in the construction industry. One of these products is epoxy glue; five models of these adhesives are produced in cartridge, bulk and tube types,” Farzaneh Moqani, a representative of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.

Noting that these adhesives are completely waterproof, she pointed out that the cartridge type of adhesive is special to installing rebar, the bulk type for sealing, repairing concrete cracks, repairing in water (cracked space that is in water does not need to be drained),  and corner gluing. These waterproof adhesives are produced in white and green colors.”

“We also have polymer insulation that enjoys the technical certificate and factory standards and is used for waterproofing the swimming pool, roof, and balcony. After insulating, there is no need for tiles because its color is completely permanent,” Moqani said.

Iran to Create Several New Research Centers on Cognitive Sciences

Iran is due to establish several new research centers to promote studying on cognitive sciences and technology, an official said.

“At present, over 20 research centers in the field of cognitive sciences have been activated in the country, and one of our future plans is the establishment of 15 new cognitive centers which will be formed in the academic centers across the country,” said Mohammad Mahdavi, the secretary of the Cognitive Sciences and Technologies Development Headquarters of the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy.

“Forming research centers in the fields of cognitive science and technology is one of our activities to train and prepare experienced and expert personnel,” he added.

Mahdavi explained that the development and expansion of research activities requires the joint cooperation of researchers and professors, adding that the Headquarters is always ready to provide the necessary support to materialize this goal.

The Iranian Headquarters for the Development of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies, affiliated with the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy says it is stepping up its interactions with international partners, active centers, and cognitive sciences and technologies institutions to find out more about the capacities of providing services and cognitive technologies, increase the potential, share experiences of research centers, and take advantage of scientific experiences and findings.

Iranian Company Produces Powder Coatings, Electrostatic Paints

A knowledge-based company in Iran has been able to produce different types of powder coatings and electrostatic paints.

“This research complex is recognized as the first knowledge-based company in the field of electrostatic powder coating production in Iran,” said Ehsan Wahhabi Aqababayee, the quality control manager of the company.

“All types of tests, quality control and design and manufacturing of all kinds of paints are carried out in the laboratory department of this company,” he added.

“A variety of laboratory services like the test to determine the gloss in paints and surface coatings, the test to measure the amount of gloss, thickness and dry film, measuring the strength and gloss of various types of coatings at different angles and measuring the thickness of multilayer coatings are a part of the laboratory services that can be provided in this company,” Wahhabi Aqababayee said.

Iranian Researchers Produce Coating to Prevent Spread of Fire

Iranian researchers of one of the technology companies have achieved the formulation of a solution and anti-fire coatings that can contain the fire in one spot for two hours.

“We supplied coatings for construction and industrial steel structures that help in delaying fire and steel collapse in case of fire,” said Mahmoud Torabinejad, the managing director of the company.

“Steel loses its hardness at a temperature of 400 to 600 degrees Celsius, and by applying fireproof coatings on metal structures, these coatings turn into foam against heat, and this foam at a higher temperature of 220°C releases a harmless cooling gas that delays the instability of metal structures,” he added.

Noting that all formulations of this company's fireproof coatings are water-based and the product contains minerals like mica, silica, calcium carbonate and acrylics, Torabinejad added that the product has received special attention in Britain.

“We have received many orders from foreign countries like Canada, Australia and Russia,” he said.

Iranian Company Produces Automatic Defibrillator for Public Places

Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company developed an automated external defibrillator (AED) for the public places which decreases mortality rate up to 50%.

“A person who suffers a cardiac arrest has between 4 and 6 minutes to receive a shock and come back to life. In big cities or in places that are far from medical facilities, this cardiac resuscitation is practically not realized but by installing this device in public places or places with more traffic, such as airports, parks, subways, etc., a significant number of people who suffer cardiac arrest can be brought back to life,” said Mohammad Ahanian, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.

Noting that the device has an automatic teller which explains the procedures of working with the device to the operator and at the same time monitors the patient's condition, he said, “It means that it can detect if the patient still needs a shock or not, and if needed, the device will be charged.”

“If this device is used on time and in different places, it can reduce the death rate due to cardiac arrest by 50 percent,” Ahanian said.

Iranian Firm Makes Coated Omega-3 Capsules Resistant to Stomach Acid

Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in producing oral capsules containing omega-3, which is resistant to stomach acid.

‘Enteric Coated’ is derived from fish oil and works like an omega-3 pill, except it doesn't have the bad smell.

The problem of bad smell in this fish oil product has been settled by creating a coating resistant to stomach acid by the researchers of the knowledge-based company.

The medicinal product is effective in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, improving sleep quality, helping skin and hair health, reducing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and helping to treat lack of attention and concentration.

Softgels enjoy several advantages over tablets and hard-shell capsules. Soft gelatin capsules are easy to swallow, disintegrate quickly, and can significantly improve the bioavailability of active ingredients.

Iranian Knowledge-Based Firm Manufactures Different Products to Treat Infertility Problems

Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company stationed at Pardis Science and Technology Park succeeded in production of special equipment to treat infertility problems.

“Our company is active in production of medical equipment and making infertility products like breast marking marker (for breast cancer treatment), breast guide wire (for breast cancer treatment and surgery), embryo freezing straw (for infertility treatment), IUI catheter (for infertility problems), ovarian follicle aspiration needle (for the treatment of infertility diseases) and sperm isolation kit,” Mahsa Tahayee, one of the researchers of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.

Noting that these products were imported in the past, she said, “Now thanks to the efforts of the researchers of our company, the know-how for production of these products has been indigenized and they are used in hospitals, infertility centers and the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Researchat at one-fifth of the price of similar foreign samples and with the same quality.”

“Our company has had 30,000 successful transfers during its eight years of operation by making these products,” Tahayee said.

Iranian Knowledge-Based Company Produces Optical Spectrometer

Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in developing advanced spectroscopic equipment by producing a multi-functional optical spectrometer.

“Optical spectrometer is a tool to study the interaction of light with the material environment (atoms and molecules),” said Maryam Zare’, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.

“The miniature optical spectrometer named Fiztech is a small and portable tool that can be used in UV, Vis, NIR measurements in the range of 190 to 1,100 nm,” she added.

“The miniature optical spectrometer (UV-vis-NIR) has been designed in a way that it has no moving parts and uses a 3,648 pixel array detector for the analysis of different sources of radiation (laser, LED, displays, etc.), analysis of materials (absorption, transmission, reflection, photoluminescence and phosphorescence), color analysis, food analysis, gemology, analysis of semiconductors, plasmonic materials and thin films,” Zare’ said.

Noting that the device enjoys a light and strong aluminum body, she said, “The spectrometer software (UV-vis-NIR) was developed by Fiztech experts and is a practical and user-friendly software that can be installed on all types of Windows operating systems.”

Iranian Company Produces Electromagnetic Devices to Treat Certain Diseases

An Iranian knowledge-based company stationed at the incubator center of Islamic Azad University’s South Tehran branch succeeded in producing health-oriented devices able to diagnose and treat different diseases with non-invasive methods and electromagnetic therapies.

“This company operates in the field of holistic health and advanced device manufacturing technology, relying on the know-how on cell magnetism, bioresonance and epigenetics,” Marzieh Eshaqian, the managing director of the company, told ANA.

“The services and products of our knowledge-based company, specially the home therapy device and DRT bio-impedance meter device as a diagnostic and clinical aid device, have a significant function in prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and can greatly reduce the psychological, social, and financial costs in the society,” she added.

“The products of our company are effective in the general health of the body and in the process of healing diseases with electromagnetic therapies without damage,” Eshaqian said.

Iran-Made System Determines Amount of Gluten in Flour, Wheat

A knowledge-based company in Iran succeeded in production of a gluten-washing machine to determine the amount of gluten in flour or wheat.

“Separating gluten from flour is one of the most important challenges in flour laboratories. We have made a gluten-washing machine to settle this challenge. Separation of gluten from flour is done by washing the sample,” said Seyed Ahmad Heydari, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.

“This machine not only washes at a fixed time and conditions, but also allows the user to wash two samples at the same time and separate their gluten to save time,” he added.

Noting that the machine washes two flour samples at the same time and separates their gluten by using 300 cc of distilled water containing 2% table salt, Heydari said, “After separating the gluten and placing it in a gluten dryer or gluten machine, under controlled temperature, the wet gluten is converted to dry gluten and the actual weight of gluten without water is obtained.”

Iranian Experts Use AI to Develop 5th Generation Networks

Researchers at the Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) are making efforts to develop a system based on artificial intelligence that significantly improves the performance of cellular networks.

“With its advanced capabilities, this product provides the possibility of optimal management of network resources and the versatility of its configuration based on network conditions to maintain the quality of service for users,” said Zeynab Movahedi, the manager of the project named ‘artificial intelligence for the management and synchronization of cellular network services’.

“This product is considered a big step in the direction of smartization of cellular networks, which helps operators to provide more diverse services with higher quality to users by providing capabilities like high dynamism and efficiency, programmability and flexibility, and optimal and intelligent management of resources,” she added.

Movahedi underlined that the artificial intelligence-based product will significantly reduce the challenges in this field by providing smart solutions for managing and synchronizing cellular network services.

Iranian Company Indigenizes Car Engine Stepper

A technological company stationed at the incubator center of Islamic Azad University’s South Tehran branch succeeded in producing and indigenizng steppers for the engines of passenger cars.

“The field of activity of our company is designing, reverse engineering, production and repairs of all types of electronic boards and electromechanical equipment used in various industries,” Mojtaba Gholami Avval Kakhaki, the managing director of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.

“The car engine stepper of our company is one of the important electromechanical parts in the car engine, which is responsible for controlling the amount of air entering the engine in stationary mode or at low speed, and this part is installed on the gas valve of the car, and its failure leaves a direct effect on the engine’s performance,” he added.

Gholami underlined that the engine stepper produced by his company has so far been used in different home-made cars.

Iranian Researchers Propose New Drug to Control Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease

Iranian researchers at Amirkabir University of Technology found that the drugs of Gliptin family, which are mainly used to control blood sugar, reduce the symptoms of covid-19.

“In this thesis, we specifically focused on the Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) and the prediction of alternative drugs for its treatment. The reason for this is to help in the drug selection process for doctors when other epidemics occur in the future,” said Zahra Qorbanali, a graduate of Amirkabir University of Technology and the project manager.

“For this purpose, our proposed model was able to suggest suitable drugs whose validity has been proven through other studies and articles,” she added.

“One of the most recent findings of these studies is the use of gliptin drugs, which are used to control diabetes, but have the potential to be an alternative to treat and reduce the symptoms of covid-19,” Qorbanali said.

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