Iran Plays Pioneering Role in Nat’l and Int’l Nanotechnology Standardization Activities
Based on a report by Nanoscale and Advanced Materials (NSAM), Iran has actively contributed to the establishment of global nanotechnology standards through strategic investments in research, infrastructure, and policy development, while addressing critical nano safety concerns.
Iran has gained key achievements in nanotechnology standardization, including development of national and international standard, collaboration with international organizations, establishment of the mirror International Organization for Standardization Technical Committee 229 (ISO TC/229), development of regulatory frameworks, establishment nanotechnology committee in national organizations and issuing nano safety certification.
The country has highly contributed to fostering safe, sustainable, and ethically responsible advancements in nanotechnology by analyzing Iran’s role in developing nanotechnology standards.
Iran has also increased its influence in the national and international nanotechnology perspective and suggesting pathways for further global cooperation in standardization and safety measures. Participation in the development of international standards helps export nano products and facilitates commercial transfer actions.
Iran has made nanotechnology a priority in recent years, achieving remarkable success. The nanotechnology research website StatNano has ranked Iran as fourth in the world in nanotechnology publications.
Earlier reports in August said that Iran’s nanotechnology market has experienced significant and sustained growth over the past decade, and according to official figures, its average annual growth rate from 2013 to 2023 reached nearly 97%.
The average annual growth rate of 97% in the nano market means that the sales volume of nano-based products in Iran has doubled almost every year. This significant growth occurred while the largest jump was recorded in 2020 with a growth of 160%, and the growth in 2023 with 102%, exceeding the set targets (40%).
Despite the impact of factors like the increase in the exchange rate and inflation on the country’s economic indicators since 2017, Iran’s nanotechnology market has continued to enjoy sustained growth, and even the share of exports in this field reached 57,100 billion rials in 2023 (equivalent to 9.2% of the total market).
In addition to the product market, the nanotechnology equipment market has also grown significantly in recent years, specially in 2020, 2021, and 2023. As in 2023, after a period of decline, it experienced a growth of nearly 60%, and devices like ‘freeze dryers’ and ‘sputtering coating’ have been at the top of the best-selling equipment.
These statistics provide a clear picture of the dynamism, exports capacity, and upward trend of nanotechnology in Iran, which can be the basis for larger policymaking in the field of science, technology, and knowledge-based economy.
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