The College of Dentistry at the University of Basrah held a scientific workshop entitled “Methods of Preparing and Characterizing Nanoplymers and Their Diverse Applications,” with the participation of several faculty members and students.
The workshop, presented by Assistant Lecturer Noor Mahmoud Aboud, addressed the rapid advancements in the field of nanopolymers. These materials have become fundamental to the development of advanced materials due to their unique physical and chemical properties.
The workshop highlighted the most prominent applications of these materials, including dental restoration, where they are used to improve the properties of fillings, increase their strength and lifespan, and their role in developing biosensors that enable early and accurate disease diagnosis. They are also used in food packaging, electronic devices, and various other biological applications.
The workshop addressed key analytical techniques used in characterizing these compounds, such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and atomic morphology microscopy (AFM), which are essential tools for studying the structural composition, surface properties, and physical characteristics of nanomaterials.
The workshop emphasized the importance of supporting scientific research in nanotechnology due to its pivotal role in developing the medical and industrial sectors and fostering innovation across various scientific disciplines.
In conclusion, the workshop highlighted the future vision for this field, which focuses on reducing the carbon footprint in manufacturing processes, leveraging artificial intelligence technologies in materials design and analysis, and employing 3D printing to produce advanced nanomaterials with wide-ranging applications.
