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’s Q1 Furniture Exports Hit 15 Million Dollars
A total of $15 million worth of furniture were exported from Iran during the first three months of the current Persian year (started on March 21).
“The export amount of the entire wood industry last year was $232 million, and in the first quarter of this year, the furniture industry's exports were about $15 million. Last year, furniture exports were $32 million,” said Hossein Norouzi, the secretary of the Iranian Furniture Manufacturers and Exporters Union.
“In recent years, this industry has always faced the problem of supplying raw materials, and the imports of raw materials, including MDF, fabrics and other necessities, has been problematic due to the shortage of foreign exchange and restrictions caused by sanctions,” he added.
“There have always been plans to implement projects and reach the goals of developing production and exports of the furniture industry, and meetings are being held in this regard and in line with the demands,” Norouzi said.
Iran Capable of Producing Electric Crystals by Using Nuclear Technology
The technology to produce electric crystals is considered as one of Iran's strategic capacities in the field of advanced technologies with application in defense, telecommunications, laser, medical imaging, and optoelectronic industries.
The development and indigenization of ‘electric crystal’ growth furnace technology in Iran as one of the vital infrastructures in the field of materials science and modern defense, peaceful, and nuclear technologies has been given serious attention at the Iranian Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology. Experts believe that access to the technology is the fulcrum of many advanced industries in the world and plays an infrastructural role in vital fields including, aerospace, nuclear medicine, radar systems, and optoelectronics.
The main applications of this technology are in sectors like semiconductors, optoelectronics, aerospace, and defense, nuclear medical equipment, new energies, lasers, and telecommunications equipment. The development of new technologies that require very pure and precise crystals, along with the increasing production of laser equipment and radiation detectors are the most important drivers of this growth.
Various methods for crystal growth are common in the world, including techniques such as Czochralski (CZ), Bridgman, and Floating Zone, each of which has its own technology-owning countries and pioneering companies.
Iranian Firm Produces Rapid Portable Heart Health Monitoring Device
A knowledge-based company in Iran used nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology and artificial intelligence to design a smart and portable device for monitoring cardiovascular health that allows for early detection of heart attacks and blood clots in just 15 minutes and without the need to visit medical centers.
Accurate measurement of key heart health markers, portable design and easy use without the need to be present at medical centers, smart user interface for displaying results and alerts in the mobile application and wireless connection and online sending of results to the treating physician are among the key features of the portable health monitoring device.
A set of new technologies has been used in making this device, including nanotechnology and micro-technology to accelerate molecular reactions in microfluidic channels in order to increase the accuracy and speed of sample analysis, photonics (immunofluorescence) for using antibodies labeled with fluorescent dyes to accurately detect optical changes in a blood sample, biotechnology to measure cardiac markers such as Troponin (a heart attack indicator) and D-dimer (a blood clot and embolism indicator), artificial intelligence for data processing and sending timely alerts for taking medication or performing therapeutic measures, and digital health (e-Health) for real-time connection to the mobile application and the treating physician to facilitate communication and rapid response.
Amir Kabir University in Iran to Unveil Technology to Produce Glass Fiber Fabrics
The Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research of Amir Kabir University of Technology in Tehran will soon unveil the technology to produce glass meshes, specifically for the construction industry.
“One of our most important activities in the past year has been the development of the production of glass fiber fabrics that can be converted into resistant fabrics with high temperature resistance and high elasticity and have wide application in various industries, specially heat-resistant industries,” said Hassan Mardani, the head of the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research of Amir Kabir University.
“One of our technological projects is in the final stages and the related equipment has been purchased so that we can produce industrial dust collectors with these glass fabrics,” he added.
“Also, in the field of the construction industry, we have succeeded in producing and weaving glass mesh to strengthen walls. In this method, glass fibers are used in the structure of the walls along with a resistant resin, which increases the strength and durability of buildings. We anticipate unveiling this product this September,” Mardani said.
Iranian Experts Make Resin Thinner with High Quality, Less Odor
Iranian specialists managed to produce a new type of resin thinner that, in addition to superior quality, has a controlled evaporation rate and high compatibility with various industries.
“Given our priority in responding to the needs of the industry, a resin thinner with a new formulation has been synthesized and produced by researchers from the Process Engineering Group and the Chemical Products Research and Commercialization Center,” said Nasser Rezakhani, the director of the Research Group of the Chemical Industries Development Research Institute of Iran.
“This thinner is used as a component of coating compounds in the varnish, resin, and paint industries. The outstanding features of this product include compatibility with a wide range of organic and solvent-based resins, less odor, controlled evaporation rate, and increased final coating quality,” he added.
“Also, compared to imported samples, this diluent is more economically viable, less hazardous to the environment, and has a formulation adapted to the conditions of the requesting industries,” Rezakhani said.
Iran Transits 5 Million Tons of Goods via Road in 4 Months
Iran’s Roads and Maintenance Services Organization announced that the country transited five million tons of goods via roads in the first four months of the current Persian calendar year (started March 21).
Hedayati, the director general of the International Transport and Transit Office of the Roads and Maintenance Services Organization, affiliated to the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, noted that 4.884 million tons of various types of goods were transported through the country’s land borders between March 21 and July 21, 2025.
In that period, 775,391 tons of goods have been imported to the country via road, he said, adding that over 4.109 million tons of goods have been exported from the country through land borders.
Hedayati pointed to the infrastructural capacity of the private sector in the international transport sector, stating that nearly 2,490 competent Iranian companies are busy active in the international goods transport sector.
He noted that at present, 26 border terminals are operating in 12 provinces of the country which play a leading role in transporting goods and passengers between Iran and the neighboring states.
The head of the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research of Iran’s Chemical Industries Development Research Institute underlined the institute’s great successes in compiling technical know-how of chemicals and new energy storage devices for industries.
“The activities of the Chemical Industry Development Research Institute are defined in four main areas, which include conducting applied and developmental research to settle problems in the chemical industry by relying on indigenization of technical know-how, commercializing knowledge-based technological products, providing specialized and advanced laboratory services to researchers and scientific centers, and holding specialized training courses and publishing research results,” Najmeh Yazdanfar said.
“Among these chemicals is a complete package of 12 types of drilling cement additives, the semi-industrial production of which was inaugurated last year,” she added.
“Given the strong support of the research institute, we are the only group in the country that enjoys the capability to fully supply these materials and optimize their formulations in accordance with the conditions of oil fields and drilling equipment. Also, the indigenization of various biocides, anti-corrosion agents, and anti-foams is another important achievement of ours that is developing day by day,” Yazdanfar said.
Iran to Increase Renewable Energy Capacity to 7,000MW
Iranian Deputy Energy Minister Mohsen Tarztalab announced the country’s plans to boost the capacity of using renewable energies to 7,000MW.
Tarztalab said that in the past few years, Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) launched the installation of over 5,000 megawatts of solar power capacity at over 850 sites across the country.
He added that the projects currently under development are expected to boost the country's installed renewable capacity to at least 7,000 megawatts in the near future.
He noted that dozens of new renewable power plants will come online weekly, starting from late August. “Government-run solar projects currently under construction will gradually be connected to the grid,” he said.
Iranian Scientists Study Impact of Form of Buildings on Reducing Carbon Emissions in Urban Areas
Iranian researchers at the University of Tehran have recently published a study examining new dimensions of the form of urban environments in reducing carbon emissions.
The results of this study indicate that in addition to macro-level studies that examine regional structure and urban clusters, micro-level studies that examine urban blocks, neighborhoods, and three-dimensional features of the built environment also play an effective role in reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
“Climate plays an important role in determining the impact of built environment factors on carbon emissions,” Katayoun Taqizadeh, a faculty member of the University of Tehran.
Considering the Köppen climate classification system, most current studies have focused on Dwa, Cwa, and Cfa climates, while many areas with rapid urban growth, such as emerging metropolises in developing countries, lie outside the aforementioned climates,” she added.
“Focusing on these areas in the future will increase the scope and applicability of research,” Taqizadeh said.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Firms to Participate in ISAF Expo in Istanbul
The Iranian knowledge-based companies’ pavilion will be set up at the exhibition of Security, Cyber Security, Smart Life, Fire and Occupational Safety and Health sectors (IMEX & ISAF) in Istanbul in Turkey.
The exhibition will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, on October 8-11.
In order to introduce the achievements and capabilities of knowledge-based companies active in the fields of information technology, new technologies, safety and security, the Iranian knowledge-based companies pavilion will be set up at this exhibition with the support of the Innovation and Prosperity Fund of Iran.
ISAF which is the exhibition of Security, Cyber Security, Smart Life, Fire and Occupational Safety and Health sectors is one of the most renowned brands of the world in its field.
Iranian Company Uses Nanotechnology to Produce Silicon Coating for Insulators
The development and production of silicone nano-coatings, specially for high-voltage insulators, is one of the achievements of technologists of an Iranian knowledge-based company, whose application leads to the protection of insulators from the harm of pollution and moisture.
“Insulators are made of silicone, glass and ceramic. Silicone insulators have a short lifespan but they are suitable for polluted environments, and ceramic and glass insulators enjoy high strength but they quickly become problematic in polluted environments. In this product, we used the advantages of both parts by creating a silicone nano-coating on the surface of the insulators,” said Monireh Taqvayee, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“Air pollution, dust and specific weather conditions in different parts of Iran have caused the efficiency and durability of high-voltage insulators to face serious challenges so much so that this has caused many power outages and blackouts in the Southern parts of the country in recent years,” she explained.
“Silicone coatings are designed and manufactured to protect high-voltage insulators from specific weather conditions, and such protective nanocoatings can be significantly effective in reducing outages in areas with high humidity and pollution levels,” Taqvayee said.
Iranian Researchers Achieve Technical Knowhow of Producing Resistant Juvenile Fish
Achievement of the technical knowhow to produce resistant rainbow trout juvenile fish through vaccination and reducing antibiotic consumption is the achievement of Iranian researchers at the University of Tehran’s Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research.
“In this project, which was implemented in close cooperation with fish farms, fish survival increased significantly and the feed conversion ratio improved during the breeding period,” said Ahmad Erfanmanesh, the project manager.
He underlined that the most important factor in this program was reducing antibiotic consumption which stopped at a weight above 100 grams.
“By implementing this project, the feed conversion ratio will improve by 30 percent,” Erfanmanesh said.
Iranian Scientists Produce Deuterated Methanol
Iranian researchers succeeded in producing high-purity deuterated methanol which a strategic material with application in the nuclear industry, pharmaceuticals, and spectroscopy.
“In Iran, three main methods have been used to produce deuterated methanol; direct synthesis from CO and heavy water (D₂O) using a metal catalyst, the isotope exchange method (H/D Exchange) in which ordinary methanol receives deuterium in the presence of D₂O and catalysts such as Pd/C or PtO₂, chemical reactions with methylated compounds such as dimethyl sulfate in the presence of heavy water, and the advantages of domestic production include reduced foreign exchange dependence, high-purity domestic supply (up to ≥99.9%), support for the pharmaceutical and laboratory industries, and development of national technology in the field of isotopic and ultrapure compounds,” said Majid Qashang, a faculty member of organic chemistry at the Islamic Azad University’s Najafabad branch.
He explained that Deuterated methanol is a reference solvent in NMR spectroscopy, adding that due to the absence of an active proton, interfering signals in ¹H NMR are eliminated, allowing for more accurate interpretation of the spectrum.
“The deuterium in CD₃OD also helps the NMR instrument to lock magnetically and maintain magnetic field stability. High purity of CD₃OD (≥99.9%) and low moisture content (<0.05%) are essential to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data, as minor contaminants can seriously interfere with the interpretation of scientific results,” Qashang said.
“CD₃OD is also used as a source of deuterium in the production of deuterated drugs. Due to the greater stability of the C–D bond, these drugs have a longer half-life, are degraded at a lower rate of metabolism, and therefore require lower doses. These properties reduce side effects and improve pharmacokinetic parameters. CD₃OD is particularly useful in the synthesis of intermediates, new APIs, and the study of metabolic pathways using isotopic tracing. A successful example is the drug Deutetrabenazine, which has shown superior efficacy in the treatment of Huntington's disease,” he underlined.
Iran Installs First Home-Made 2-Megawatt Wind Turbine
The project of the first home-made wind turbine design and construction implemented by Niroo Research Institute of Iran in partnership with MAPNA company has entered its final phases with the installation and erection of the main components.
“The turbine rotor installation process started on July 20 and was successfully completed as planned. Thus, after completing the installation of internal components and conducting a test run, the wind turbine with a nominal capacity of 2 megawatts will be put into operation by the end of the summer,” said Abbas Bahri, the director of the project.
“Achieving indigenous knowhow in the design and construction of power plant wind turbines, using key experts to guide wind energy projects and achieving the knowhow of making a home-made product suitable for the climatic conditions of the country's wind sites are among the main goals of designing the wind turbine,” he added.
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