An Overview on Nanotechnology Activities in Iran

• Main Authors: S Sarkar, A Beitollahi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2009-03-01
• Series: Iranian Journal of Public Health
• Subjects: Nanotechnology; Development; Plan; Iran
• Online Access: https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/2852

During the last decade, nanotechnology has gained remarkable attention by international scientific and industrial societies. In this respect, various countries have launched their short and long-term programs to benefit from the huge market ex­pected by utilization and implementation of this technology in their industrial/technological infrastructures. Islamic republic of Iran, also by considering the undeniable impact of this technology on her nation's wealth and economy, initiated her na­tional nanotechnology development plan referred to as "Future Strategy" in 2005. The strategic plan outlines countries ma­jor action plans for ten-year period up to 2015 with the target to be amongst the top 15 countries active in this very impor­tant area. This paper, while reviewing briefly the objects, targets of the plan will also consider the status and achievements ob­tained by implementation of this strategic plan. Further, the impact of various developed infrastructures on the success of the program will be also discussed.