Shafaq News- Babil
BabylonUniversity's College of Materials Engineering announced two scientificadvances: a nanocoating technology designed to improve electric motorperformance, and a smart cane developed to assist visually impaired users.
Researcher MinaMohannad Mahdi developed nanoparticle-reinforced epoxy coatings using hybridcompounds that combine zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, and montmorillonite clay. Laboratory tests showed improved mechanical and thermal performance, includinggreater impact and tensile resistance and enhanced insulation properties. Thecompounds are designed to dissipate heat and resist ultraviolet radiation,extending motor lifespan and reducing overheating risks.
In a separateproject, a student team from the Department of Occupational Safety Engineeringdeveloped a smart white cane equipped with a sensing system that detectsobstacles and alerts users in real time. The device also features an automaticfall-detection alert, a lithium battery supporting up to one week of continuousoperation with fast charging, and an adjustable, weather-resistant frame with anon-slip base.
