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Phi Nanoscience Center (PNSC) is a specialized research center based in Baghdad, Iraq, near the University of Technology. It focuses on nanotechnology and its real-world applications, providing advanced laboratory services, scientific consultation, and nanoparticle preparation for researchers, postgraduate students, and academic institutions across Iraq.
PNSC is equipped with a wide range of high-tech instruments including FESEM, HRTEM (Tecnai F20, 200 kV), XRD (Panalytical X\\\'Pert Pro), FTIR (PerkinElmer 100), GC-MS, HPLC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and NMR. The center also provides antimicrobial assays following ISO 22196 and ASTM E2315 standards.
PNSC's services are open to postgraduate students (MSc and PhD), university researchers, academic staff, and scientific institutions. The center is trusted by major universities and research institutes across Iraq, including institutions in Baghdad, Babylon, and beyond.
PNSC follows a structured four-step process: (1) Proposal — define your project goals and methods; (2) Begin Preparation — nanomaterial synthesis and lab work begins; (3) Train Researcher — the researcher is educated on procedures and results; and (4) Complete the Project — the project is concluded with full documentation and reporting.
Yes. Nanoparticle synthesis and preparation is one of PNSC's core services. The center supports researchers in designing, synthesizing, and characterizing nanomaterials for a wide variety of applications, including antimicrobial, biomedical, environmental, and energy-related research.
High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM) provides atomic-scale imaging of nanomaterials. PNSC uses the Tecnai F20 at 200 kV, which can reveal crystal structure, lattice defects, particle morphology, and size distribution. It supports EFTEM, ESI, EELS, and 3D tomography for comprehensive ultrastructural analysis.
XRD (X-ray Diffraction) is used to identify the crystalline phases of materials, determine grain size, and analyze residual stress, texture, and reflectometry. PNSC uses the Panalytical X'Pert Pro (UK), a modular system that supports powder diffraction, high-resolution scans, and a wide range of X-ray techniques.
Yes. PNSC offers scientific consultation services to support researchers at all stages of their work — from experimental design and material selection to data interpretation and analysis. The center serves as a hub for advancing nanotechnology research and connecting scientists with the expertise and equipment they need.
PNSC is open Saturday to Thursday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can reach the center by email at info@phi-nano.com, by phone at +964 783 284 7564, or in person near the University of Technology in Baghdad. The center is also active on Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, and YouTube.
Yes. PNSC has published several papers in international journals on nanomaterial synthesis, characterization, and applications. The center also organizes workshops and conferences, participates in networks like the Arab Nanotechnology Network, offers online courses, and trains young researchers and students in nanotechnology.