The 'prototype design' competition participated by university students and professors, knowledge-based companies, research centers and organizations working on nanotechnology was held in Iran early September.The event was intended to present the potentials and capabilities of the participants to the investors and industrialist to create investment opportunities.
Among the 68 proposals submitted for the competition, 24 were capable of being presented to the referee committee. Taking into consideration several factors, including the commercialization ease and technological level, the referee committee announced 12 proposed projects as winners.
A few of these textile related projects included:
1- Fabrication of aerogel blankets (insulated blankets)
2- A fine coating device comprising arc discharge
The 'prototype design' competition participated by university students and professors, knowledge-based companies, research centers and organizations#
3- Industrial water and wastewater treatment systems based on nanofiltration membranes
4- Breathing masks based on nano fibers technology
Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council