TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council announced that domestically produced nano-enhanced first aid kits have become available in the market.

The kits, as reported, include anti-bacterial sterile gauze dressings, plasters, disinfectant spray, blood absorbent pads and etc.

All the components of the kits have also been produced by Iranian knowledge-based companies.

A first aid kit is a collection of supplies and equipment that is used to give medical treatment. There is a wide variation in the contents of first aid kits based on the knowledge and experience of those putting it together, the differing first aid requirements of the area where it may be used and variations in legislation or regulation in a given area.

Iran has managed to improve its nanotechnology publications ranking in the world to the fourth place in the last 15 years. The United States, China and India are ranked first to third in scientific publications in the nanotechnology field.

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