The public relations office of Amirkabir University of Technology has reported that, for the first time in the country, one of their researchers has successfully produced an industrial product using raw materials available within the country. 

According to Mr. Hamed Shadpour, the engineer and researcher behind this project, the motivation for conducting this research was the increasing need for these materials within the country and the high amount of foreign currency being spent on them. He explains that while advanced countries use ceramic methods to produce photocopy powder and magnetic recording materials, these methods are expensive due to the high temperature required (around 1,000C). However, Mr. Shadpour and his team have developed a novel method that reduces the required temperature to below 100C, resulting in a lower cost and higher quality product. 

Mr. Shadpour also notes that this new method allows for the use of raw materials found in many regions of the country, which can support the manufacturing of various products such as photocopy and laser printer ink and cartridges, magnetic recording materials, and anti-corrosion coatings. He emphasizes that the current reliance on foreign alternatives for these items results in a significant outflow of foreign currency, but with the availability of budget and resources for commercial manufacturing, they will be able to offer products with even higher quality and lower costs. 

This project was completed at Amirkabir University of Technology under the supervision of Professor M. Edrissi from the Department of Chemical Engineering.
 

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