Glass to Power (G2P) is a spin-off of the University of Milan Bicocca based on the scientific research of Prof. Sergio Brovelli and Prof. Francesco Meinardi. The company are embedding silicon quantum dots into luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) for application in photovoltaic windows.
Nano Elements Source, LLC offers affordable, environmentally-conscious quantum dot cores. The company has licensed the NanoFermentation technology from Oak Ridge National Laboratory to further commercialize the production of low cost, cadmium free photoluminescent nanoparticles. NanoFermentation is capable of producing size-controlled cadmium free precursor material for quantum dots for significantly less cost than traditional high temperature methods. This project will improve the photoluminescent quantum efficiency of NanoFermented quantum dot materials. By demonstrating high efficiency NanoFermented zinc sulfide nanoparticles, market barriers are diminished to commercially manufacture thin films for solid-state lighting applications.
A spin-off from the University of Waterloo is to produce nanoparticle filters. H2nanO are using photocatalysts for passive water treatment and environmental remediation. The company is creating solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of the Albertan Oil Sands, one of the largest industrial operations in Canada. Read more at www.h2nano.ca Revolution Research, Inc. are producing Arbotile™, a nanocellulose based, compostable, suspended ceiling tile under development to eliminate environmental, health and performance problems posed by currently-available products on the market.
CondAlign is a Norwegian technology company making conductive films and related products. The company is developing nanomaterials and process technology based on its proprietary electric field control technology. The CondAlign process can be used to reduce costs and enhance functionality in materials that exist in a wide range of products. The technology is based on electric field manipulation of conductive nanoparticles that form conductive wires in the material. This enhances the conductive properties and functionality of the materials while keeping the cost low.
Standard Graphene of South Korea, has stated it is the only supplier that can provide graphene in volume quantities for research, prototyping or production. The company has developed a compact, modular plant that is fully automated, from production to packaging, with an annual capacity of 1.1 metric tons (2,425 lb.) of graphene oxide (GO) or reduced GO (rGO).
China based Anji Deda nano-materials Co.,Ltd. develops a wide range of nanosilver conductive inks and powders for application in electronics.
A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego and La Jolla-based startup Nanovision Biosciences Inc. have developed the nanotechnology and wireless electronics for a new type of retinal prosthesis that brings research a step closer to restoring the ability of neurons in the retina to respond to light. The researchers demonstrated this response to light in a rat retina interfacing with a prototype of the device in vitro.
Figure 1: Primary cortical neurons cultured on the surface of an array of optoelectronic nanowires. Here a neuron is pulling the nanowires, indicating the cell is doing well on this material.
Japanese company Microphase Co., Ltd. develop a wide range of carbon nanotube production methods and applications including composites and LIB additives.
Korean company Vinatech are producing carbon nanofiber catalyst supports for fuel cells, MEA (Membrane Electrode Assembly), and electrode and filter materials.
