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:

Iran-Made Natural Nano-Based Toothpaste Removes Decay

Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in producing a toothpaste that removes partial tooth decay.

“Our product is a probiotic and nano-based probiotic toothpaste,” Rezvan Yazdian, a faculty member of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences and the head of the incubator center of the University, told ANA.

Noting that there are no chemicals in this toothpaste and it is completely herbal, she said, “Preventing the formation of plaque on teeth and helping to eliminate bad breath, reducing sensitivity and preventing tooth decay and destruction are among the features of this product.”

“Rosemary and plant essences are used in the formulation of this toothpaste, and the product is paraben and fluoride free, and there are medicinal plants in this toothpaste which improve oral inflammation,” Yazdian said.

Iranian Company Produces Smart Pharmaceutical Nanocarrier

An Iranian knowledge-based company stationed at Islamic Azad University’s Ilam branch produced a type of smart pharmaceutical nanocarrier which can release the drug in the cancerous tissue.

The new supermagnetic intelligent nanocarrier is a polymer capsule that can contain special drugs, particularly anticancer medicine, and release them only in the cancerous tissue.

“The smart pharmaceutical nanocarrier product, if used in industrial production, specially in the field of anticancer drugs, can be a very good and useful treatment for patients who are suffering from this disease,” Hossein Peyman, the managing director of the knowledge-based ‘Pouyesh Pajouhan Asou’ company and a faculty member of the Islamic Azad University’s Ilam branch, told ANA.

The advantage of the supermagnetic intelligent drug carrier is that by taking anticancer drugs, such drugs will not have a harmful and destructive impact on other body tissues.

Iranian Scientists Produce Flame Retardant Batteries

Researchers at an Iranian knowledge-based company succeeded in the semi-industrial production and indigenization of flame retardant batteries with domestic materials.

“In lead-acid batteries, the charging and discharging process produces hydrogen gas in the battery. An increase in the pressure inside the battery causes an explosion and even the electricity produced in the battery can cause it to catch fire. As a result, the air inside the battery needs ventilation,” Saeed Zokayee, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.

“If the air flows freely inside the battery and outside, flame and dust can infiltrate into the battery and its acid comes out. As a result, the ventilation system should allow air to enter and exit and prevent dust and liquids from entering and exiting,” he added.

Noting that due to its material and porosity, the battery flame retardant tablet prevents the passage of liquids and causes the produced gas to escape from the battery, Zokayee said, “Due to the high chemical resistance of the materials used in the battery, it resists a long time against the acid and performs well.”

Iranian Technologists Make AI-Based Device to Detect Driver’s Drowsiness

Iranian technologists succeeded in using artificial intelligence (AI) to manufacture a device to detect and warn the driver’s drowsiness.

“This device uses advanced artificial intelligence algorithms to continuously monitor the driver's behavior and driving patterns to detect deviations that may indicate drowsiness,” Majid Khosravi Tannak, the managing director of a technological unit stationed at the incubator center of Islamic Azad University’s Bojnord branch, told ANA.

“In case of lack of alertness and sleepiness of the driver, the driver will be warned by means of the facilities that are considered for this purpose (like calling the driver or voice alarm) and due to the appropriate size and dimensions of this device, it will not disturb driving at all,” he added.

“Having a system for contacting the driver and voice warning - HD camera with night vision capability, the correct operation of the device when the driver wears a mask and sunglasses, the right weight and dimensions, equipped with an anti-vibration camera, the ability to use at night, the ability to set up the device with 12 or 24 volt car power, and sound warning designed to operate in difficult conditions are among the important features of the device,” Khosravi Tannak said.

Iran to Install 4 Sodar Wind Profilers at Airports

Iran plans to install four meteorological sodar wind profilers at the country’s airports.

“Four meteorological sodar devices that were recently purchased and imported into Iran will be installed in four airports of the country,” said Farah Mohammadi, the technical vice-president of Iran’s National Meteorological Organization in the monitoring and crisis management department.

“The purchased sodars measure and present information on wind direction and speed and their changes in a certain range at airports up to 700 meters height by using sound waves,” he added.

“Using the information of this device, sudden changes in wind at different altitudes are identified and notified to the pilot to improve the safety of flights in terms of weather conditions, specially during landing and takeoff of airplanes,” Mohammadi said.

Iran-Made Germinator Helps Controlled Germination of Seeds

Researchers at an Iranian knowledge-based company succeeded in indigenizing a germinator device that can manually adjust the temperature, humidity, and light levels by using a microcontroller system and provide optimal conditions for seed germination.

“A germinator device (growth chamber) provides an environment in which factors like light, humidity, and temperature are controlled to create optimal conditions for seed germination,” said Yousef Jalili, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.

“Germinators are a type of refrigerated incubator that also provides temperature and humidity,” he added.

Noting that the body of the device is made of steel sheet and highly resistant electrostatic epoxy paint, Jalili said, “This device also has a highly advanced and precise digital controller system (microprocessor) and is programmable, and the controller system of this device has many features, including the ability to control it from anywhere in the world via the Internet.”

“This product has movable shelves, an inner glass door, a humidity and temperature generation system, a fluorescent lamp, and an air circulation system to ensure uniform temperature and humidity inside the chamber,” he added.

Iran Unveils 10 New Home-Made Nanotechnology Products

Iran unveiled 10 new domestically-made nanotechnology products during the 15th International Nanotechnology Exhibition in Tehran.  

Oxidative desulfurization catalyst extracted from fuel oil, superhard coating deposition device, fully printed perovskite nanostructured solar module with carbon electrode, and the active ingredient of the diagnostic radiopharmaceutical technetium tilmanosep were unveiled at the exhibition.

Also other Iran-made products unveiled during the exhibition include the drug amorolfine, hemostatic spray (Ketohem), expanded polypropylene (EPP) nanofoam, nidraextruder, high-torque twin-screw extruder, and slow-release sulfur urea fertilizer (Suras).

The 15th International Nanotechnology Festival and Exhibition was held in Tehran from November 3 to 6.

Satellite Mapping Receivers Produced in Iran

Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company with their expertise in production of GNSS receivers could make accurate satellite mapping receivers.

“A mapping receiver is a specialized radio receiver that is mainly used in the fields of mapping and navigation to determine precise geographical positions,” Meysam Qanizadeh, the managing director of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.

“This device operates by receiving signals from global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) and the main task of a mapping receiver is to accurately calculate geographical locations to help create accurate maps and conduct studies of the earth's surface,” he added.

“The performance of a GNSS satellite mapping receiver is critical in a wide range of applications. These receivers are widely used in the navigation of vehicles, aircraft and ships, which increases the safety and efficiency of travel,” Qanizadeh said.

“Beyond transportation, these receivers are essential in scientific research, military operations, agriculture, and in the construction and surveying and mapping industries, and are applied in industries like oil and gas, water and wastewater, and electric utilities,” he underlined.

Iranian Firm Produces Smart Monitoring System for Cars

Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company produced fuel monitoring, fleet control and smart fleet devices capable of recording all vehicle information, including speed, routes, maximum speed and on and off time.

“We produce fuel monitoring, fleet control and smart fleet devices that are capable of recording all vehicle information, including speed, routes, maximum speed and on and off time,” Seyed Morteza Mirzayee, the managing director of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.

“We also install temperature and humidity sensors for refrigerated vehicles that transport meat and perishables. In this way, we can control the vehicle remotely and anywhere in the country,” he added.

“We cooperate with organizations like mines that need to measure fuel consumption,” Mirzayee said.

Iranian Scientists Produce Highly Strong Epoxy Glue

Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company designed and produced strong epoxy adhesives based on the international standards.

“Two-component epoxy adhesive for making materials (EP series) is a paste-like adhesive based on epoxy resin and amine modified hardener. Epoxy glue does not contain solvents and the amount of volatile organic substances in it is very small. This glue has extremely high adhesion and mechanical strength and creates a permanent connection,” Abdolreza Mir-Mohseni, the managing director of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.

“Also, this glue is designed and formulated for both dry and water environments. Epoxy glue is designed, formulated and produced in six different grades for different needs of the industry. Epoxy adhesives EP60, EP61, EP62, EP63, EP64 and EP65 can be mentioned among the types of these adhesives,” he added.

Noting that epoxy adhesives are used in ceramic, concrete, rebar planting, sealing and sealing, stone, wood, metals and facades, Mir-Mohseni said, “Also, high quality and 100% domestic and indigenous materials are other features of the epoxy glue.”

Iranian Firm Designs Micro-Ohmmeter to Measure Resistance of Switches in High Voltage Circuits

A knowledge-based company in Iran has succeeded in designing and manufacturing a micro-ohmmeter to

“The digital micro-ohmmeter (Contact Resistance) MOM200P is a complete device for measuring the resistance of a conductor in the range of micro Ohms when high current is applied to its two ends,” Mahnaz Moradi Qiasabadi, a member of the board of directors of the knowledge-based Tarashehpardaz Pouya company, told ANA.

According to her, the product can be used for measuring the ohmic resistance of breaker, sectioners contacts, busbar connections, machines, cables, wires and conductor connections of transmission lines, graphite generators, electric motors, aircraft bodies, railways, resistance welds, etc.

“This product performs variable current with an accuracy of -200A and -25A. The measuring range of the knowledge-based product shows between µΩ-160MΩ to -1, also the maximum VDC voltage output is -5,” Moradi Qiasabadi said.

“The consumption current A shows a maximum of 5 - and the maximum power consumption of both KW and 2 - and the knowledge-based product enjoys the capability to store 500 ohm value measurement results and the ability to store 143 ohm curve measurement results,” she added.

Iranian Expert Makes Medicine Distribution Platform for Underprivileged Areas

An Iranian pharmacist has founded a new drug distribution platform which aims to settle the problems of the pharmaceutical industry and increases access to pharmacies in underprivileged areas.

“The main problem of pharmaceutical companies is their dependence on manpower and visitors to distribute their products, which limits access to cities and remote areas and hinders their market development,” Ali Boroumandi told ANA.

“We have investigated the wholesale sale of drugs. Due to the large number of pharmacies, our bargaining advantage with the manufacturers is high and it allows us to get the medicine from the manufacturers at a better price and supply them to the pharmacies,” he added.

“For instance, a company did not have a representative or visiting force in Kerman, but with the digital coverage we have provided throughout the country, we were able to introduce the product to Kerman and develop its market,” Boroumandi said.

Iran-Made Herbal Medicine Heals Wounds in Animals

Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in making research and developing a herbal medicine which enjoys wound-healing features in livestock and poultry.

“We produced a herbal medicine from the mazo plant and extracted it. All the active ingredients inside this plant have been completely stabilized for the production of medicine,” Shaqayeq Talajouy, the managing director of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.

“The herbal medicine can repair and treat open and superficial wounds of livestock and poultry, which has made good progress in the animal testing stage,” she added.

Noting that medical substances are used in other medicine like antibiotic which heal the animal wounds, Talajouy said that the company's medicine is completely herbal and does not create antibacterial resistance in any living organism.”

“This medicine has no foreign sample and it is produced and sold for the first time in Iran,” she underlined.

Iran-Made Self-Driving Robot Carries Up to 500kg of Cargo

A technological company in Iran has succeeded in production of a new self-driving robot which can carry up to 500kg of load.

“Our latest achievement is our AMR robot, of which we have developed two versions so far,” said Peyman Jokar, the manager of the technical department of the technological company.

“These two robots are intelligent and autonomously find their position in the environment and move between two points A and B completely automatically and can change their path if an object is placed on their path,” he added.

Noting that the robots have been specially made for carrying cargo, Jokar said, “This robot can bear the weight of half a ton, and 8 hours of continuous work with the maximum amount of load is another advantage of the robot.”

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