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Breakthrough: Saudi university patents revolutionary X-ray film

Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University Receives US Patent for Revolutionary X-Ray Film

In a groundbreaking achievement, Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University has been awarded a new patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office for an innovative X-ray film crafted from bio-materials.

Revolutionizing the Field of Biological Sciences

The team of researchers behind this game-changing invention includes Sharif Hussein, Mohammed Saad Al-Issa, Hassan Ahmed Rudaini, Nasser Adam Ibrahim, Mohammed Mousa Al-Zahrani, and Salem Ali Al-Yami. Their work signifies a major leap forward in the realm of biological sciences.

A Sustainable Alternative in Healthcare

The patent outlines the development of biodegradable organic nanomembranes that are poised to replace the synthetic membranes currently utilized in laboratories, surgeries, biomedical engineering, bioengineering, and dentistry.

Not only are these innovative membranes biodegradable, but they are also environmentally friendly, offering a sustainable option to the traditional synthetic films.

Fostering Innovation and Intellectual Property Protection

This milestone achievement is a direct outcome of the university’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center’s Patent Deposit and Registration Program. This initiative is dedicated to supporting and enhancing patent registrations by university staff, thereby safeguarding the institution’s valuable intellectual assets.