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        1 - Comparison of Nanotechnology R&D’s Effect on Economic Growth in developing and developed countries
        رویا آل عمران وحیده کسمائیپور سید علی آلعمران
        Science and technology is the most important force of promoting economic and social development. Along with the pace of globalization, science and technology increases the demand for talents, physical sources, transfer of technology and investment in the world. In this More
        Science and technology is the most important force of promoting economic and social development. Along with the pace of globalization, science and technology increases the demand for talents, physical sources, transfer of technology and investment in the world. In this relation, industry with developed technology will not only be the motor of world economic growth, but also industry is the important privilege in keeping the countries in the competitive markets. For this reason, the level of industry with high technology is the main determinant of the level of economic and social development of a country and the kind of the role of that country in the world economy.     The purpose of this research is to compare the rate of effectiveness of economic growth in the selected developing and developed countries on research and development of Nanotechnology and R & D influence in those countries, using panel data approach over the period of 2000-2007. Findings show that Nanotechnology research and development has positive and meaningful effects on the economic growth of these countries and the hypothesis of more effectiveness of economic growth coming from the research and the Nanotechnology development in the developed countries relative to the developing countries is rejected.   Manuscript profile
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        2 - Providing a Model for Discovering Technological Entrepreneurial Opportunities in the field of Nanotechnology
        Ehsan Ghasemi Mehrdad Navabakhsh Nosratolah Shadnoosh
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        3 - Analysis of Socio-Cultural Obstacles for Dissemination of Nanotechnology from Agricultural Experts Perspective in Iran
        S.M. Mirdamadi
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        4 - Investigation of Silicon Nanowires Roles in Solar Cells
        Ali Mahmoudloo Seyyed Sadegh Gholami
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        5 - Discovering Technology Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Nanotechnology
        mehrdad navabakhsh Mehrdad Navabakhsh nosratollah shadnoosh
        With the discovery of the field of nanotechnology in the last two decades, there has been a tremendous field of entrepreneurship development, including technological entrepreneurship. The existence of very large markets and the interconnection of research and scientific More
        With the discovery of the field of nanotechnology in the last two decades, there has been a tremendous field of entrepreneurship development, including technological entrepreneurship. The existence of very large markets and the interconnection of research and scientific fields has led to a lot of entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, the study of factors affecting the discovery of technological entrepreneurship opportunities can be of great importance. Because these factors can be strengthened, they have expanded the field for entrepreneurship in the field of nanotechnology. A review of studies has shown that such a model has not been studied in internal and external research. Therefore, the present study investigates the phenomenon of discovering technological opportunities for entrepreneurship in the field of nanotechnology. For this purpose, the present paper studies the basic views on the discovery of entrepreneurial opportunities and the evolution of its theories. Then, 11 knowledge based companies in the field of nanotechnology were investigated. The analysis technique in this research is grounded in theory and the data collected from the interviews were taken in three stages and finally the final model was presented. Manuscript profile
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        6 - Identify and rank the factors affecting the improvement of food security based on the role of nanotechnology
        Marjan Azadfar Farhad Lashgarara Seyed Jamal Farajollah Hosseini Maryam Omidi Najafabadi Hamed Afshari
        Nanotechnology in the food industry provides a logical framework for developing an understanding of the reactions and self-arrangement behavior of small-scale food components. The purpose of this study is to identify and rank the factors affecting the improvement of foo More
        Nanotechnology in the food industry provides a logical framework for developing an understanding of the reactions and self-arrangement behavior of small-scale food components. The purpose of this study is to identify and rank the factors affecting the improvement of food security based on the role of nanotechnology. The statistical population of the study was all the specialists of the Special Staff for Nanotechnology Development, whose number was 90 and due to the limited community of specialists of the Special Staff for Nanotechnology Development, they were selected through census. The present study is a descriptive correlation that a researcher-made questionnaire based on the theoretical framework of the research was used to collect data. Validity and reliability of the questionnaire indicated that the measuring instruments had good validity and reliability. The results of the research using SPSS software and prioritization of items based on coefficient of variation (CV) showed that in food storage, covering fruits and vegetables with nanocytosan containing copper was more important, also in Food processing, protection of nutrients against oxidation, in food production, production of biocompatible pesticide formulations, in food flavor and color improvement, nano-encapsulation of various fragrances and flavors in food to control the release of fragrances Flavors were more important in food health, the use of nanosensors to detect pathogens in food and in food packaging, the use of nanoparticles with antimicrobial properties of packaging. Manuscript profile
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        7 - Study the Role of Organizational Factors and Green New Product Development Effects on financial Performance of Iran Nanotechnology Firms
        mohsen moradian HassanAli Aghajani
        Background and Objective: Today, organizations have to accept environmental responsibilities in providing products and services in order to paint a desirable social image of themselves. Therefore, they should be able to improve their environmental performance, promote m More
        Background and Objective: Today, organizations have to accept environmental responsibilities in providing products and services in order to paint a desirable social image of themselves. Therefore, they should be able to improve their environmental performance, promote moral and social values ​​in their organization and at the same time be able to ensure the economic and financial success of their enterprise. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of organizational factors and mediating effects of the success of the new green product on the financial performance of nanotechnology organizations in the country. Accordingly, senior managers, sales managers and employees of manufacturing companies active in the nanotechnology industry are considered as the statistical community. Methodology: The research method was analytical in nature and 150 samples were collected through sampling of respondents in the 8th International Exhibition of Nanotechnology Industries. To collect the data, a questionnaire was used to determine its validity and reliability. Validity included content validity and construct validity. Content validity was verified based on the opinions of supervisors and consultants as well as a number of management experts. Confirmatory factor analysis was used for construct validity. Also, a prototype was used for the reliability of the questionnaire and Cronbach's alpha coefficient was calculated and more than 0.7 was obtained for all variables. Data were also analyzed by structural equation modeling using PLS software. Findings: The collected experimental data confirms all research hypotheses. Also, as is clear in the conceptual model of the research, organizational factors directly affect the development of a new green product and indirectly affect the financial performance of organizations. In fact, the success of the new green product will lead to the economic success of nanotechnology companies. Discussion and conclusion: Findings suggest that organizational factors include environmental commitment, environmental benchmarking, cross-functional integration and R & D strength has a positive impact on the success of green new product. Also, the performance of green product innovation has a positive impact on financial performance of nanotechnology companies. Manuscript profile
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        8 - Histological effects of feeding with different sources of zinc and iron (nano-particles and mineral form) in common carp (Cyprinus carpio)
        hasan sahraei Seyyed Aliakbar Hedayati Sarallah Yarmohammadi Barbarestani Mohammad Fakhrian
        Background and Objective: With the development of nanotechnology and materials science, however, these materials also have been used increasingly with the potential toxic effects of many unknown substances and many nano-particles were built with new properties and new d More
        Background and Objective: With the development of nanotechnology and materials science, however, these materials also have been used increasingly with the potential toxic effects of many unknown substances and many nano-particles were built with new properties and new despite. Therefore, in this study the effects of feeding with different sources of iron and zinc in the tissue of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) were measured. Material and Methodology: For this purpose, 420 common carp (with an average initial weight 45±4.7 g) was prepared, the fish sterilization and adapted to the laboratory conditions for 10 days. Then fish were randomly divided into seven groups, the first group was considered as control groups respectively and other fish received values ​​of 10, 50 and 100 micrograms of iron and zinc nano-particles per gram of food for 60 days. Findings: Microscopic studies of organs (liver, kidney) study showed that increasing the concentration of nano-materials could have more evenly histopathological lesions in the liver tissue and cells. In the medium and low concentrations of both nano-particle and in high doses of iron nano-particles, by removing the inducer tissues could again resume their physiological activity, but in high doses, unlike the iron nano-particles, the repair tissue was not resumable. Discussion and Conclusion:  From the above results it can be concluded that increasing the concentration of the nano-particles could increase tissue damage and can be considerable factors. Manuscript profile
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        9 - Investigating the impact of nanotechnology on environment
        Maryam Lashkarizadeh Maryam eshaghi
        Background and Objective: In recent decades, nanotechnology has affected different aspects of human being life. This technology has various impacts on economics, production and subsequently environment of each country. Nanotechnology could have both positive and negat More
        Background and Objective: In recent decades, nanotechnology has affected different aspects of human being life. This technology has various impacts on economics, production and subsequently environment of each country. Nanotechnology could have both positive and negative impacts on environment. The use of this technology reduces the energy consumption, production of by products and greenhouse gas emission. However, nanoparticles might increase the growth of bacteria which is a threat for both environment and public health. Methods: In the current study using panel data method, the impact of nanotechnology on environment in both developed and developing countries (such as Iran) for a period of 13 years (1997 to 2010) is investigated. Findings: The results indicated that using nanotechnology in developed countries mitigated the impacts of increased pollution, as a result of economic growth, industrial and population growth on environment; however, in developing countries using this technology did not have significant impacts on environment Discussion and Counclusion: Due to the significant positive impact and nanotechnology in reducing the pollutants in developed countries can be concluded so what developing countries will also be given to the importance of nanotechnology can be effective in reducing air pollution. Manuscript profile
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        10 - Applications Of Nanotechnology In Environmental Engineering
        Reza Alizadeh Sodeh Abedini
        Nanotechnology is science of employment materials device and systems in Nano scale that applications of Nano technology is reach in environmental engineering. For example water treatment by Nano filtration wastewater  reatment clean energy produ More
        Nanotechnology is science of employment materials device and systems in Nano scale that applications of Nano technology is reach in environmental engineering. For example water treatment by Nano filtration wastewater  reatment clean energy production and nanotube for toxic gas adsorption. In this paper and research several application of this science for example fuel cell for energy production from clean sources, using from Nano filters for remove of hard water, water treatment for power plants, several application of carbon nanotube in the industry for example hydrogen storage in fuel cells for increase of yield them, toxic gas adsorption, using them instead ofgas sensors.. Manuscript profile
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        11 - Groundwater pollution sources and restoration techniques
        Afsane Shahbazi Farzad Mehrjo
        Groundwater is the water that is said to have gathered in the basement of saturated aqueous layers.One of the main sources of water supply in all countries of the world is considered and its use inagricultural irrigation and municipal and industrial uses is growing. Exc More
        Groundwater is the water that is said to have gathered in the basement of saturated aqueous layers.One of the main sources of water supply in all countries of the world is considered and its use inagricultural irrigation and municipal and industrial uses is growing. Excessive use of groundwater andcontaminants entering the municipal solid waste from industrial sources, petroleum hydrocarbons,Pollution from heavy metals such as arsenic, radioactive waste and nitrates has caused many problemsfor these sources. So there are many ways to restore contaminated groundwater among the ways thatwe can deal with the leachate to groundwater, using iron nanoparticles for groundwater treatment, biocleanup of groundwater contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons, including simulation methods tosimulate pumping methods - filtration and aeration of contaminated groundwater in place recoverynoted. The study concludes that nanotechnology methods in addition to a good performance that canbe the cost of drinking water from groundwater sources also minimized. And the best place for wastedisposal to prevent the infiltration of leachate into groundwater in arid and semi-arid areas is located. Manuscript profile
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        12 - Nanotechnology and reduction in air pollution Emissions
        Narges Arab Sara Haghighimanesh
        The issue of environmental pollution has become a significant issue in today’s world. Environmental pollution, mainly caused by toxicantsm, includes air, water, and soil pollution. The results of this contamination are not only destroying biodiversity, but also en More
        The issue of environmental pollution has become a significant issue in today’s world. Environmental pollution, mainly caused by toxicantsm, includes air, water, and soil pollution. The results of this contamination are not only destroying biodiversity, but also endanger human health. Nanotechnology offers many advantages to improve existing environmental technologies and creates new technology that is better than current technology. In this sense, nanotechnology has three main capabilities that can be applied in the fields of environment, including the cleanup (remediation) and purification, the detection of contaminants (sensing and detection), and the pollution prevention. Advances in nano-scale science and engineering showed that many of the current problems involving air quality can be solved. This article gives an overview of application of nano materials in air purification. We highlight recent advances on the development of novel nano-scale materials and processes for reducing emissions. Manuscript profile
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        13 - Production of urease nanoparticles by desolvation method and comparison of some of their properties with free urease
        Razieh Sadat Hosseini Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Razavian Mohammad Ali Ghasemzadeh
        Objective: Enzymes act as natural catalysts in biological reactions. But they have limitations such as lack of thermal stability, short life span and their lack of stability in the organic environment. Therefore, scientists have tried to improve the performance of enzym More
        Objective: Enzymes act as natural catalysts in biological reactions. But they have limitations such as lack of thermal stability, short life span and their lack of stability in the organic environment. Therefore, scientists have tried to improve the performance of enzymes in different ways, including nanotechnology. Therefore, the aim of the current study is to produce enzyme nanoparticles and evaluate some of their properties, which are being worked on due to the importance of urease in medicine, agriculture and industry.Materials and methods: In this research, increasing the stability of urease was done based on the production of enzyme nanoparticles by desolvation method. Synthesized nanoparticles were examined using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Visible-Ultraviolet Spectroscopy (UV-Vis) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Also, the general and specific activities of free and nano enzymes were measured and compared at 37°C. In addition, free and nano enzymes were incubated for 10 minutes at temperatures between 30 and 70°C and then their activity was measured.Findings: The results of spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy confirmed the formation of urease nanoparticles. Also, the activity determination results showed that with the formation of enzyme nanoparticles, despite the decrease in the total activity of the enzyme, its specific activity increased by 43.46%. The optimal activity temperature of total free urease was 50°C and urease nanoparticles was 60°C.After 10 minutes of incubation at 70°C, the free and nano enzymes retained 2% and 32% of their activity, respectively, which indicates an increase in thermal stability in this method.Conclusion: By preparing enzyme nanoparticles, it is possible to improve their activity and application in the industry. Manuscript profile
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        14 - Herbal cosmeceuticals: New opportunities in cosmetology
        Mohd Aqil Aiswarya Chaudhuri Abdul Qadir
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        15 - Evaluation of the dimensions of professional development program for teachers in the field of nanotechnology from the viewpoints of Isfahan teachers
        Maliheh Zarei Pyman Najafi Zoherh Saadatmand Mohamad Hossein Yarmohmadiyan
        This study evaluated the teachers’ professional development program in the field of nanotechnology in Isfahan by descriptive research methodology. The research population was consisted of 4379 teachers of Isfahan. By using random sampling method, proportional to s More
        This study evaluated the teachers’ professional development program in the field of nanotechnology in Isfahan by descriptive research methodology. The research population was consisted of 4379 teachers of Isfahan. By using random sampling method, proportional to size (based on the six districts of Isfahan) and by using Cochran formula, 354 teachers were chosen. In order to collect data, the teacher professional development questionnaires in the field of nanotechnology were distributed with four dimensions. The validity of the questionnaires was obtained as 0.82through Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. After collecting data in the first step, questions of the four fields of professional development related to the purpose, content, methods and evaluation were identified. In the second step, questions of the questionnaires were developed and implemented. The obtained data from questionnaires was extracted and analyzed by using Uni-variate t-test, Friedman test and multi-way ANOVA and SPSS software version 19. The obtained results from statistical analysis were as follow: all options related to the purpose, content, methods and evaluations were higher than average (hypothetical mean of 3). Features of curriculum for teacher professional development in the field of nanotechnology in terms of educational level showed significant differences. However, in terms of the field of study variable, no significant difference was observed in respondents' comments. Manuscript profile
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        16 - A brief overview on nano-agrochemicals
        Abdolmanan Narouei Milad Narouei
        In recent years, nanotechnology has received much attention due to its wide applications in various fields. As the surface area increases, the functional efficiency of the nanostructure also increases. Today, the potential application of nanotechnology in the field of a More
        In recent years, nanotechnology has received much attention due to its wide applications in various fields. As the surface area increases, the functional efficiency of the nanostructure also increases. Today, the potential application of nanotechnology in the field of agriculture has led to extensive research. The combination of nanotechnology and agriculture is a new tool and leads to the production of nano-fertilizers, nano-herbicides, nano-fungicides, nano-pesticides and nano-insecticides, commonly referred to as nano-agrochemicals. These nano agrochemical have gained a lot of research interest due to their cost-effective and environmentally friendly nature. In addition to the many benefits of nano-agrochemicals in agriculture, they help to replace synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, leading to increased yields of production. However, extensive research is being done in this field. Some of the challenges include accessibility for farmers, cost of production, lack of awareness, impact on the environment, humans, etc. This article reviews the current impacts of nanotechnology in agriculture, agrochemicals and their characterizations and also importance of nanotechnology on sustainable development of agriculture.  Manuscript profile
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        17 - A short review on the synthesis of nanomaterials by microwave heating in the presence of ionic liquids
        Amirhossein Ghanbari Maryam Tohidi
        Metallic nanostructures have received a lot of attention. Rapid synthesis using microwaves is a suitable technology that has great potential for use in industrial fields due to the significant reduction in reaction time, increase in product yield, and the use of safe he More
        Metallic nanostructures have received a lot of attention. Rapid synthesis using microwaves is a suitable technology that has great potential for use in industrial fields due to the significant reduction in reaction time, increase in product yield, and the use of safe heating sources. The heating method with the help of microwaves has attracted a lot of attention as a suitable method for the synthesis of metal nanostructures in the solution phase. This method has been used to synthesize many nanostructures such as Ag, Au, Pt, Pd and Au-Pd. Not only spherical nanoparticles, but plate, rod, wire, tube and dendritic nanostructures are prepared in a few minutes. Generally, nanostructures with smaller size, narrower size distribution and higher degree of crystallinity are prepared method compared to conventional oil bath heating methods. On the other hand, room temperature ionic liquids (RTILs) have attracted much attention in recent years. ILs can absorb microwaves and increase the reaction speed and decrease the reaction time. The large cations with high polarizability in ILs make these materials suitable solvents for absorbing microwaves. Therefore, the use of microwaves as a heat source along with ILs as a catalyst, solvent, additive, co-solvent and template leads to the creation of a fast and environmentally friendly method (MAIL) for the synthesis of various nanostructures. Manuscript profile
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        18 - Assessment the Effect of Concentration and Application Time of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles on Biochemical Traits and Seed Yield of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
        Ali Jasemnejad Payam Moaveni
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        19 - فرآیند تقویت فیلتر تصفیه آب خانگی با نانو ذرات گیاهی
        محبوبه شادابی بجند مهداد انکاری
            استفاده از نانو به عنوان کاهش دهنده آلاینده‎های آب آشامیدنی، به عنوان یکی از راه‎کارهای مدیریتی مطرح گردیده است. یکی از موارد این فناوری در ارتباط با کیفیت آب شرب می‎باشد. از این رو هدف از ارائه این پژوهش استفاده از نانو ذرات گیاهی (گیاه آ More
            استفاده از نانو به عنوان کاهش دهنده آلاینده‎های آب آشامیدنی، به عنوان یکی از راه‎کارهای مدیریتی مطرح گردیده است. یکی از موارد این فناوری در ارتباط با کیفیت آب شرب می‎باشد. از این رو هدف از ارائه این پژوهش استفاده از نانو ذرات گیاهی (گیاه آلوئه‎ورا) برای تقویت کردن فیلتر تصفیه‎های آب خانگی از جنس الیاف پلی‎پروپیلن است. طی تجزیه و تحلیل بدست آمده بر روی گیاه آلوئه‎ورا به عنوان تقویت کننده فیلتر،  نتایج نشان داد که از پارامترهای مرتبط با فیلتر تصفیه آب خانگی که این فیلتر از لحاظ میزان جرم و ضخامت  الیاف پلی‎پروپیلنی تقویت شده و میزان فشار حباب، قطر روزنه و قطر میانگین روزنه دارای ضخامت  شاخص‎های درونی مناسب می‎باشد. همچنین  مقادیر پارامترهای کیفی ( نیترات، نیتریت، سولفات، کلراید، فلوراید، سدیم، پتاسیم، سختی، EC، TDS و کدورت) بعد از خروج از دستگاه تصفیه آب با نانو ذرات گیاهی نسبت به کیفیت آب ورودی به دستگاه تصفیه آب کاهش به سزایی داشته است. در بررسی میزان تاثیرگذاری این فیلتر تقویت شده با گیاه آلوئه‎ورا مشخص گردید که این فیلتر دارای قدرت مناسب در حذف پارامترهای فیزیکی و شیمیایی آب است که می‌توان از آن در تصفیه آب‌های آلوده مورد استفاده در فرایندهای خانگی و شرب استفاده کرد. Manuscript profile
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        20 - Investigation of the application of nanotechnology to increase the direct absorption of solar radiation
        mojtaba jamiati
        The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential of solar nanofluids (liquid with dispersed nanoparticles) for direct absorption of solar radiation and steam production. At present, solar thermal energy systems suffer great losses due to heat transfer processes, t More
        The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential of solar nanofluids (liquid with dispersed nanoparticles) for direct absorption of solar radiation and steam production. At present, solar thermal energy systems suffer great losses due to heat transfer processes, therefore, the development of nanotechnology and its achievements such as various nanoparticles, has created high hopes to increase the efficiency of solar collectors through direct absorption of sunlight. In order to make optimal use of solar nanofluid systems, it is necessary to identify and study them. In this research, four different nanofluids have been synthesized, identified and evaluated. Two of them were water-based nanofluids and the other two were thermal oil-based nanofluids. Also, the optical properties of nanofluids were measured at room temperature with a spectrophotometer and compared with the base fluid. The optical properties, in addition to being measured at room temperature, have also been evaluated after heat treatment on nanofluids at high temperatures. This temperature increase is intended to recreate operating conditions for those closer to the actual applications. DLS measurements show a similar hydrodynamic average of 138 nm for the sample containing SDS and 135 nm for the sample containing SDS and PVP. Manuscript profile
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        21 - Synthesis Silver Nanoparticles by Recovery Silver from Anode Slime of Kerman Sarcheshmeh Cooper Complex
        H. Zahedi A. Mollahosseini E. Noroozian
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        22 - Synergistic Effects of Taxus baccata Extract Mixtures with Silver Nanoparticles against Bacteria and Fungal
        M. Ghaedi M. Yousefi Nejad L. Delshad
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        23 - Application of nanoparticles in controlling of phytopathogenic fungi and improving fungicide’s performances
        Mohammad Reza Eslahi roghaeh Asadboland
        Annually, 20-40% of agricultural products are destroyed by plant pests and pathogens. Plant disease management depends on pesticides and toxins that are potentially harmful to humans and the environment. Nanotechnology can offer benefits to pesticides, including reduced More
        Annually, 20-40% of agricultural products are destroyed by plant pests and pathogens. Plant disease management depends on pesticides and toxins that are potentially harmful to humans and the environment. Nanotechnology can offer benefits to pesticides, including reduced toxicity, improved reliability and durability and increased solubility in pesticides that are sparingly soluble in water. This paper examines two trends in the use of nanoparticles in controlling of phytopathogenic fungi: nanoparticles as protectors independently or as nanocarriers for fungicides. Despite the many potential benefits of nanoparticles, few nanoparticle-based products have been commercialized for agricultural applications. The lack of commercial applications can be explained by several factors, including the insufficient number of field studies and the lack of attention to the pest-host system. In other industries, nanotechnology has advanced rapidly, and it seems that the only way to continue advancing nanotechnology applications in agriculture is to understand the fundamental research questions and find scientific gaps for the rational and easy development of commercial nanoproducts.   Manuscript profile
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        24 - The impact of smart materials (nano-technology) with emphasis on reducing energy consumption in the construction industry
        melika saadati hasan sajadzadeh saeid kamyabi
        Today, in modern technology and highly efficient building new science of nanotechnology is introduced as an important benefit numerous applications of nanotechnology can be noted in the construction industry. The ultimate goal of the study of materials at the nanoscale, More
        Today, in modern technology and highly efficient building new science of nanotechnology is introduced as an important benefit numerous applications of nanotechnology can be noted in the construction industry. The ultimate goal of the study of materials at the nanoscale, finding a new class of materials with high performance, which can be defined as materials with high performance and multi-functional. The multi-purpose function, the emergence of new and different properties than conventional material properties so that the materials can provide various applications. Nanotechnology in the construction industry also plays an important role in this regard, most of the steel, glass and concrete play. The technological achievements smart materials can be used in the generation, transmission, and consumption of energy storage with high performance noted. Experts believe nano science, technology, science new horizons will open into the human world, especially in the field of construction materials. In this paper, the research is based on literature review and Internet searches, analytical methods are available; We tried to introduce nano-materials and their application building industry, on how the nano-material technologies of building infrastructure with the definition of pay for the sustainability of the built environment. Manuscript profile
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        25 - An overview of some applications of nanotechnology in different industries
        mojtaba jamiati
        Nanotechnology refers to a branch of science and engineering that deals with the design, production and use of structures, devices and systems through the manipulation of atoms and molecules at the nano scale. Nanotechnology is a field of applied knowledge and technolog More
        Nanotechnology refers to a branch of science and engineering that deals with the design, production and use of structures, devices and systems through the manipulation of atoms and molecules at the nano scale. Nanotechnology is a field of applied knowledge and technology that covers a wide range of subjects. Its main topic is the containment of matter or devices with dimensions less than one micrometer, usually around 1 to 100 nanometers. In fact, nanotechnology is the understanding and application of new properties of materials and systems in these dimensions that show new physical effects - mainly influenced by the dominance of quantum properties over classical properties. Nanotechnology, the fourth wave of the industrial revolution, is a huge phenomenon that has entered all scientific trends and is a new technology that is developing at the fastest possible speed. Nanotechnology is a highly interdisciplinary knowledge and is related to fields such as materials engineering, medicine, pharmacy and drug design, veterinary medicine, biology, applied physics, semiconductor devices, supramolecular chemistry, and even mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, and agricultural engineering. . In this article, what it is and some fields of application of nanotechnology in different industries are described. Considering the importance of nanotechnology and the need to pay attention to it, this study, which is a type of review study, has been carried out. In order to collect the materials, library and internet sources as well as the reports of the Special Presidential Nanotechnology Headquarters have been used. Manuscript profile
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        26 - Drug delivery by nanotechnology for censer therapy
        Saeideh Ebrahimiasl Mina Niusha
        Nanotechnology in the field of drug delivery is rapidly developing to overcome several limitations of traditional drug delivery systems and to be used as a superior treatment for cancer treatment. Conventional chemotherapy has some serious side effects, including damage More
        Nanotechnology in the field of drug delivery is rapidly developing to overcome several limitations of traditional drug delivery systems and to be used as a superior treatment for cancer treatment. Conventional chemotherapy has some serious side effects, including damage to the immune system and other organs due to non-specific targeting, lack of solubility, and the inability of the drug to penetrate the tumor core, which causes disruption in treatment. Nanotechnology has provided an opportunity to directly access cancer cells in a selective manner by increasing cellular uptake and drug effectiveness. Nanotechnology tools can be used to recognize cancer cells and deliver selective and precise drugs without avoiding interaction with healthy cells. In this study, the ability and application of nanotechnology tools with different strategies and with unique identification features in the detection of cancer cells and in the transfer of drugs and the delivery of specific drugs inside specific cells have been discussed, which is based on successful research in this field. It has been done, it shows that nanotechnology tools are suitable for removing the side effects of common cancer treatments and also increasing the effectiveness of the drug. Manuscript profile
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        27 - A review on the Smart Polymer Nanocomposites and their Applications
        Aida AdinehAsl Farzaneh Ghaffari Mehrab Fallahi-Samberan
        Polymeric materials that hold the capacity to reply toward exterior stimuli are denoted as stimuli responsive polymers or smart polymers. Smart polymers experience a great reversible change, either chemical or physical, in their properties as a significance of minor eco More
        Polymeric materials that hold the capacity to reply toward exterior stimuli are denoted as stimuli responsive polymers or smart polymers. Smart polymers experience a great reversible change, either chemical or physical, in their properties as a significance of minor ecological differences. They can reply to a single, dual, or multiple stimulus such as the electric field, temperature, magnetic field, pH, light intensity, living molecules, etc. In this paper, the main objective is to elaborate the importance of smart polymers and their composite materials at the nano scale. Smart polymer classification along with the most familiar synthesis methods and some most common applications are briefly summarized in this paper. Some common applications of smart polymers are discussed here such as sensor/ biosensor, wastewater treatment, data storage devices, cancer therapy and surgery devices, drug delivery system, etc. The multidisciplinary exploration concerning very diverse disciplines will be essential to offer advances in smart polymer nanocomposite and their several types of application. Polymer chemists, organic/inorganic chemists, material scientists, ecologists, pharmacologists, and therapeutic specialists will have to work together toward realizing innovative materials to meet the requirements of the emerging modern civilization. Manuscript profile
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        28 - Manufacturing of Smart Polymer Nanocomposites via Physical Methods
        Aida AdinehAsl Farzaneh Ghaffari Mehrab Fallahi-Samberan
        Nature is full of examples of smart or stimuli-responsive materials. Leaves of the Dionaea muscipula (venus flytrap) can capture insects, leaflets of Codariocalyx motorius and Helianthus annuus can rotate under exposure to sunlight, leaves of Mimosa pudica can collapse More
        Nature is full of examples of smart or stimuli-responsive materials. Leaves of the Dionaea muscipula (venus flytrap) can capture insects, leaflets of Codariocalyx motorius and Helianthus annuus can rotate under exposure to sunlight, leaves of Mimosa pudica can collapse when shaken or touched and Chamaeleonidae or Octopoda change their color depending on the environmental condition or situation. These natural phenomena have attracted the attention of researchers for a long time, and various attempts have been made to imitate this behavior using synthetic materials. In this sense, the synthesis, properties, and application of stimuli-responsive polymers have become one of the most important research lines of polymer science. Smart polymers or stimuli-responsive polymers undergo large reversible changes, either physical or chemical, in their properties as a consequence of small environmental variations. They can respond to a single stimulus or multiple stimuli such as temperature, pH, electric or magnetic field, light intensity, biological molecules, etc., that induce macroscopic responses in the material, such as swelling/collapse or solution-to-gel transitions, depending on the physical state of the chains. The addition of nanofillers can enhance the performance of stimuli-responsive polymers (e.g., shape stabilization, shape recovery, self-healing ability) due to high specific surface area, nucleation effects, reinforcement effects, and intrinsic functions (e.g., thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity). This research work tries to provide a wide review of physical methods of nanomaterial and smart polymer nanocomposite preparation. Manuscript profile
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        29 - Application of nanotechnology in renewable energy
        mojtaba jamiati
        Nanotechnology has the potential for many fundamental improvements in the improvement of conventional energy sources (nuclear and fossil fuels) as well as renewable energy sources. Tremendous advances in nanotechnology by introducing technologies with higher efficiency, More
        Nanotechnology has the potential for many fundamental improvements in the improvement of conventional energy sources (nuclear and fossil fuels) as well as renewable energy sources. Tremendous advances in nanotechnology by introducing technologies with higher efficiency, lower price and environmentally friendly allow us to go beyond current options in providing energy for various systems. Renewable energies and nanotechnology are two areas that can have positive effects in the oil refining industry. Renewable energies such as solar, wind, water, geothermal and bioenergy can be used as alternative energy sources to provide electricity and heat needed by refineries and help to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Nanotechnology plays a role in improving refining processes, increasing the efficiency and stability of equipment and catalysts, and cleaning the environment. For example, the use of nanocatalysts can increase the speed of chemical reactions and reduce energy consumption. Nanofilters can also be used in refinery wastewater treatment to separate pollutants with high precision. In general, these technologies can help increase productivity and reduce the environmental effects of refinery activities and are considered a big step towards sustainable development. Manuscript profile
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        30 - Legal Challenges of Nano-technology in International law and Iranian law: Legal Solutions
        Niloofar Sadeghi Abbas Poorhashemi Ali Mashhadi Ali Faghihhabibi
        Nanotechnology and its various applications, especially in the field of environment, not only caused the prevention and elimination of environmental pollution and environmental protection but could also lead to sustainable development. Of course, the potential dangers o More
        Nanotechnology and its various applications, especially in the field of environment, not only caused the prevention and elimination of environmental pollution and environmental protection but could also lead to sustainable development. Of course, the potential dangers of some Nano-material could lead to environmental degradation or pollution. The rapid advances in Nano-technology have challenged traditional legislative regimes in both international law and national law, including in the field of the environment. The subject of this research is to investigate the legal gaps in nanotechnology, which has been done to determine the legal challenges in the use of this technology and also provide legal solutions. The present article is descriptive-analytical and finally, it has been concluded that if a coordinated effort is made between the various parts of the regulatory system at the national and international levels, it is possible to solve challenges and it can lead to the development of regulations at national and international levels. The development of new and special laws to eliminate the shortcomings of the existing regulatory system is one of the solutions. Manuscript profile
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        31 - Assessing the Impact of Knowledge Resources on Dynamic Capabilities
        Seid Mohammad Reza Mirahmadi Mojtaba Fadaei Maryam Roostazadeh Sheikhyousefi
        The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of knowledge sources on dynamic capabilities in the nanotechnology industry. In this research, the effect of knowledge resources including human capital, declarative organizational knowledge and procedural organiza More
        The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of knowledge sources on dynamic capabilities in the nanotechnology industry. In this research, the effect of knowledge resources including human capital, declarative organizational knowledge and procedural organizational knowledge on dynamic capabilities of sensing, learning, integrating and coordinating were investigated. The statistical population was firms that register to the Nano Headquarters of the Vice Presidency of Technology. The data were collected from the managers of these companies through a questionnaire. To assess the validity of the questionnaires, content validity was used with the views of the professionals and management experts and a group of respondents, and to determine its reliability, Cronbach's alpha was used. Path analysis and structural equation modeling were used for data analysis. The results of the research showed that, knowledge sources have significant effects on dynamic capabilities in nanotechnology industry. All research hypotheses except the fifth hypotheses (the effect of declarative organizational knowledge on sensing capability) and sixth (the effect of declarative organizational knowledge on learning capability) were confirmed. Finally, it was determined that the effect of procedural organizational knowledge on learning ability with the coefficient of 0.51 has the highest path coefficient and the effect of declarative organizational knowledge on integrating capability with a coefficient of 0.234 has the lowest path coefficient. Manuscript profile
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        32 - The Study of Guidance School and Biology High School Teachers’ Awareness of Modern Scientific Technology
        Tahereh Khanjani Kamyan Khazaei Hosseinali Taghipour
         This study aimed to investigate the knowledge of modern descriptive-cross-sectional technologies in secondary and high school teachers in western Mazandaran. Thel science. nuclear power, and fundeta is a questionare consisting of 37 questions on internet science, More
         This study aimed to investigate the knowledge of modern descriptive-cross-sectional technologies in secondary and high school teachers in western Mazandaran. Thel science. nuclear power, and fundeta is a questionare consisting of 37 questions on internet science, it, nano technology, b population included all 116 science and biology teachers in Nowshahr, Chalous, and Tonekabon. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire consisting of 37 questions on Internet Science, IT, Nano Technology, Biotechnology, Nuclear Power, and Fundamental Cell Science.   The data were analyzed by means of collective tables, X² test. The results showed the poor knowledge of the above technologies all over the country. On the contrast, teachers liked to have the subjects in curriculums. Moreover, their lack of presenting the subject could be traced in their fear to get involved in it due to their poor knowledge of them. Manuscript profile
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        33 - عوامل موثر بر انتقال فناوری از طریق سرمایه‌گذاری مستقیم خارجی(FDI) شاهد تجربی: صنعت نانو فناوری ایران
        حسین خسروپور مریم میرافشار
        انتقال فناوری، علاوه بر کشورهای در حال توسعه، بسیاری از مجامع پژوهشی غرب را نیز به خود مشغول داشته است. از روش­های معمول برای انتقال فناوری، سرمایه­گذاری مستقیم خارجی می‎باشد. از آنجایی که تاکنون مطالعات خاصی در زمینه بررسی عوامل مؤثر بر انتقال فناوری از طری More
        انتقال فناوری، علاوه بر کشورهای در حال توسعه، بسیاری از مجامع پژوهشی غرب را نیز به خود مشغول داشته است. از روش­های معمول برای انتقال فناوری، سرمایه­گذاری مستقیم خارجی می‎باشد. از آنجایی که تاکنون مطالعات خاصی در زمینه بررسی عوامل مؤثر بر انتقال فناوری از طریق سرمایه­گذاری مستقیم خارجی در نانو فناوری صورت نگرفته است، بنابراین هدف از این مطالعه شناسایی موضوعات موثر بر فرآیند انتقال فناوری از طریق سرمایه­گذاری خارجی است که پس از بررسی ادبیات انتقال فناوری و FDI، 26 متغیر اثرگذار برای سرمایه‎گذاری مستقیم خارجی شناسایی گشت. پس از توزیع پرسشنامه­ای حاوی متغیرهای مذکور، میان طیف‎های درگیر در سرمایه‎گذاری مستقیم خارجی ، از تکنیک آماری تحلیل عاملی اکتشافی به جهت بررسی سوالات پژوهشی در زمینه اولویت شاخص­های مرتبط با ابعاد استفاده گردید که در نهایت 22 عامل عمده اثرگذار شناسایی و اولویت‎بندی شد. در پایان بر اساس موضوعات شناسایی شده راهبردهایی جهت انتقال فناوری از طریق سرمایه‎گذاری مستقیم خارجی پیشنهاد گردید.     Manuscript profile
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        34 - Recent Advancement in monolithic refractories via application of Nanotechnology “A review”
        salamn ghasemi hassan gheisari ali nemati
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        35 - Prefabricated Concrete Elements for the facade Industry with Nano cement composites containing silica fume, nano-silica and TiO2
        Raheleh Rostami Sayedeh Fatemeh Khoshkalam Soleimandarabi Mehdi Nezhadnaderi
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        36 - Recent Advancement in monolithic refractories via application of Nanotechnology “A review Paper”
        Hassan Gheisari Salman Ghasemi-kahrizsangi Ebrahim Karamian Ali Nemati
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        37 - Prefabricated Concrete Elements for the facade Industry with Nano cement composites containing silica fume, nano-silica, and TiO2
        Sayedeh Fatemeh Khoshkalam Soleimandarabi Raheleh Rostami Mehdi Nezhadnaderi
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        38 - Designing a New Gate-Diffusion Input in Quantum-Dot Cellular Automata Technology
        Hamidreza Sadrarhamii Sayed Mohammadali Zanjani Mehdi Dolatshahi Behrang Barekatain
        Quantum-dot cellular automata (QCA) is a modern technology, which has higher speed, lower power consumption, higher density, and lower complexity than conventional technologies, such as CMOS. Moreover, the gate diffusion input (GDI) technique has been successful in redu More
        Quantum-dot cellular automata (QCA) is a modern technology, which has higher speed, lower power consumption, higher density, and lower complexity than conventional technologies, such as CMOS. Moreover, the gate diffusion input (GDI) technique has been successful in reducing complexity, area, and energy consumption in low-power circuit designs. In this technique, a wide range of complex logic functions can be implemented using only two transistors as the main block. In this study, a QCA-based GDI block is proposed using only 11 cells as a standard design unit that can be used to implement basic functions such as AND, OR, MUX, BUFFER, NOT and XOR in digital circuits. QCADesigner simulations of the functions in 18 nm technology indicate the superior performance of the proposed block with only one clock cycle delay in performing the operations. Moreover, the power consumption analysis of the designed circuits is performed using QCADesigner. The advantages of the proposed circuit compared to previous designs are 31% reduction in cell count, 50% smaller surface area, and 17% reduction in total energy loss. Manuscript profile
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        39 - Molecular dynamics simulation of interaction between bio-molecules and metal-organic frameworks for efficient gene delivery at the nanoscale
        Anahita Bakhshandeh Fatemeh Ardestani Hamid Reza Ghorbani
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        40 - Functionalized metal-organic frameworks interacting with Histidine amino acid: DFT study
        Anahita Bakhshandeh Fatemeh Ardestani Hamid Reza Ghorbani
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        41 - The feasibility for replacement of urea with nitrogen nano-chelated fertilizer in olive (Olea europaea L.) orchards
        Zohre Rohi Vishekaii Ali Soleimani Mahmood Ghasemnezhad Akbar Hasani
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        42 - The effects of nano TiO2 and Nano aluminium on the growth and some physiological parameters of the wheat (Triticum aestivum) .
        Tooba Aliabadi Akbar Safipour Afshar Fatemeh Saeid Nematpour
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        43 - A New Design for Two-input XOR Gate in Quantum-dot Cellular Automata
        Hossein Khademolhosseini Yaser Nemati
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        44 - Experimental study of the nanoclays effects on soil permeability reduction to preparing Landfill liners vs leachate
        Bagher Jafari Karim Abbasian
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        45 - Application of nanoclay filter to permeability reduction for bed soil from industrial effluent transmission channels (Case Study)
        Bagher Jafari Karim Abbasian
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        46 - Designing a digital library for National Network of Nanotechnology
        sahar mehraban hojat allah Hasan Larijani
        The purpose of this project is doing a feasibility study and designing a comprehensive system for acquisition, processing and dissemination of scientific information in the field of Nanotechnology in Iran. In this project, Nanotechnology institution, its directors and a More
        The purpose of this project is doing a feasibility study and designing a comprehensive system for acquisition, processing and dissemination of scientific information in the field of Nanotechnology in Iran. In this project, Nanotechnology institution, its directors and about 3230 experts and researcher in Nanotechnology served as statistical population. In first stage, situation of Nanotechnology information system is investigated by observation and interview. Then, the users' information needs are investigated with questionnaire and in second stage, suitable information system is designed. The result of research indicates that 58% of users, to fulfill their information needs refer to academic centers and 31% of them refer to research centers and 11% of them refer to other centers; 85% of users donۥt have access to scientific information in suitable time and place; 89% of managers agree with collecting digital resources to fulfill and meet users' information needs. There is no institution or body in the country to collect, process, organize and disseminate Nanotechnology information. Based on users' information needs, organizational goals and managers' demands, the Nanotechnology digital library network is designed according to human resources, budget, electronic online sources, and software and hardware equipment standards.       Manuscript profile
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        47 - Synthesis of a new nanoadsorbent by graphene oxide modification using chelating ligands for cadmium removal from aqueous media
        K. Aghdam H. Ahmad Panahi E. Alaei A. H. Hasani E. Moniri
        A poly allyl acetoacetate-grafted graphene oxide (GO-GAA) was successfully synthesized through Hummers' method followed by divinyl sulfone modification and allyl acetoacetate polymerizaton. This novel functionalized graphene oxide was characterized by FT-IR, XRD, FE-SEM More
        A poly allyl acetoacetate-grafted graphene oxide (GO-GAA) was successfully synthesized through Hummers' method followed by divinyl sulfone modification and allyl acetoacetate polymerizaton. This novel functionalized graphene oxide was characterized by FT-IR, XRD, FE-SEM, TEM analyses. Thereafter, the adsorption property of GO-GAA for Cd2+ ion removal from aqueous media was investigated. The effect of several factors such as pH and temperature on the Cd2+ adsorption was also studied. The maximum Cd2+ adsorption by GO-GAA occurs at 20°C, at pH=7. The synthesized nanoadsorbent also showed a good reusability, even after 10 cycles of adsorption-desorption using HNO3 as regenerating agent. Furthermore, applicability of synthesized nanoadsorbent for Cd2+ removal from industrial wastewater and well water samples inoculated with cadmium was investigated and over 82% efficiency was observed. Manuscript profile
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        48 - Study of Stability and Dispersibility of Oxidized Multiwall Carbon Nanotube and Characterization with Analytical Methods for Bioapplication
        Kopaieemalek S. Yusof A.M., Abdul Rashid N.A, Abbasi M.J., and Kopaiee Malek T.
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        49 - Comparison of the application of Heavy metals adsorption methods from aqueous solutions for development of sustainable environment
        Hamid Gooran Ourimi Mehdi Nezhadnaderi
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        50 - Removal of Malathion on Carbon using Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (Fe3O4) in Aquatic Environments
        Malektaj Eskandari makvand Sima Sabzalipour Mahboobeh Cheraghi Neda Orak
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        51 - A Study on the Nanotechnology Researchers’ Information Needs and Information Retrieval Behavior
        Sahar Mehraban jovini Tahereh Hasoomi Abolghasem Koochaki
          Abstract                                       The purpose of this pro More
          Abstract                                       The purpose of this project is to study the nanotechnology researchers’ information needs and information retrieval behavior. Its Methodology is questionnaire survey. Research instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire whose reliability was calculated through Cronbach α (α= 0,914) and whose content validity was analyzed and approved through expert opinions.1225 researchers in nanotechnology are included as the research population out of whom 291 researchers, based on Krejcie and Morgan table, were selected using cluster random sampling method. Out of distributed questionnaires (500), 243 of them (84% of the sample) were returned completed. Statistical analyses were carried out in SPSS and Excel environments. The results of research indicate that, 69.7 % researchers mainly use articles, 58.8 % of them e-journals, and a few of them use bibliographies as formal sources. Their ideal type of resource is e-resources. Their motives to use information are mainly conducting research projects and updating their field-related information. Academic centers are where they usually refer to address their information needs. The major problems to access information are inappropriate internet services and lack of access to certain data bases due to subscription issues Manuscript profile