BANGI, 9th September – The Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ION2), UPM participated in the Technical Exhibition on Industry and Nanotechnology in conjunction with the Program Nano Kebangsaan (NanoKEB) 2022 organised by the National Nanotechnology Centre (NNC), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) located at Bangi Resort Hotel. NanoKEB, which took place from 6th to 9th September, has brought together nanotechnology industry players as well as nanotechnology development-related agencies in Malaysia.

This event aims to provide a platform for knowledge and information sharing on the development of nanotechnology in the country. In addition, it aims to encourage discussions and engagements on issues and directions of research and development in nanotechnology, besides becoming a medium to raise awareness of nanotechnology in the community, especially university and school students.

ION2 exhibited several UPM nanotechnology products such as Organic Conductive Paste, HarvastTM Photosynthesis Enhancer, Nanoezinn fungicide, TB Nanosens Kit, Biosite Hydrogel Wound Dressing and Nanocellulose.

The closing ceremony of NanoKEB 2022 on 9th September 2022 was officiated by the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dato' Seri Dr. Adham Baba. During the event, Dato' Seri Adham also launched the Malaysia Nanotechnology Industrial Group (MNIG). Two UPM startups under ION2, Serdang Paste Tech. Sdn. Bhd. and Qarbotech Sdn. Bhd.  were elected as a founding member of MNIG. The Minister had a chance to visit the ION2 exhibition booth and see the products displayed by ION2.

Reported by,

Ts. Dr. Intan Helina Hasan
Research Officer, FNDL

Date of Input: 30/09/2022 | Updated: 07/10/2022 | roslina_ar