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Press Release - Operational Update
Monday, January 10, 2011
Operational Update
nanoporous manganese dioxide (MnO2), asymmetric supercapacitor testing, Asia & US markets
Press Release
10 January 2011
Nanotecture Ltd
(“Nanotecture” or “the Company”)
Update on Operations to 31 December 2010
Nanotecture Ltd, an innovative Company with patented nanoporous technologies for multiple applications such as energy storage, today gives an update on its operations. During the past 12 months, the Company has significantly driven forward its plans for commercialisation.
Highlights during the period:
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Introduction of nanoporous manganese dioxide (MnO2)
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Step change in commercial supercapacitor production capacity with opening of pilot production facility in Southampton
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Strengthened management team including the appointment of Rob Haslett as Business Development Director
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Expanded geographical customer base in Asia and the US
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Shareholder relationships strengthened as commercialisation progresses
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Received Frost and Sullivan ‘European Nanomaterials Technology Innovation’ award
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Following the launch of the Company’s pilot production facility in July to produce Nanotecture’s innovative asymmetric supercapacitor, testing on the initial bespoke cells for the first client was completed in December. Cells, tailored to specific commercial applications met the client’s specifications and it is expected that the production of full supercapacitor modules will commence in January with the initial shipment by the end of Q1 2011. Manufacture of these modules will be supported by the Company’s nanoporous nickel hydroxide production process.
Based on market requests, development of new nanoporous materials has commenced and customer based testing is underway. A Japanese materials company is currently testing the new nanoporous MnO2, which was developed for applications such as radio communications equipment and search and rescue beacons. There has been an extremely encouraging response to prototype test data. In addition the Company, in conjunction with a Korean corporation, is working on a new nanoporous material which was developed in less than 6 months and was shipped to Asia for trials in December.
Bill Campbell, Chief Executive officer of Nanotecture commented: “2010 was a tremendous year for Nanotecture. We have made excellent commercial progress and are working closely with energy companies that are household names. In addition, we are also working with several UK-based car manufacturers who are leading the way in vehicle electrification. Nanotecture’s knowledge of the liquid crystal templating process has been applied to develop new nanoporous materials which are being well received by our industrial partners and I look forward to 2011 with confidence. “
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Nanotecture Ltd
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Bill Campbell – Chief Executive Officer
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Tel: +44 23 8076 7074
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Media enquiries:
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Abchurch
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Justin Heath, Simone Elviss, Quincy Allan
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Tel: +44 (0) 20 7398 7710
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Notes to editors
Nanotecture is an innovative company with patented nanoporous technologies for multiple applications such as energy storage. Nanotecture’s current focus is to apply the technology to improve the performance of supercapacitors.
Nanotecture is a University of Southampton spin out and is privately funded by committed, long term private shareholders. The Company is based at Southampton Science Park, employing a team of 14, including eight materials science and electrochemistry applications experts, and a professional management team. Nanotecture’s intellectual property, which is comprehensively protected, is now at commercialisation stage and the Company is seeking development partners for product integration.
Technology and Innovation
Nanotecture has innovated and refined the process of liquid crystal templating, originally developed at the University of Southampton. Liquid crystal templating exploits the innate properties of surfactants in solution to deposit as regular, columnar forms, such as a honeycomb structure. These highly ordered liquid crystal honeycombs act as a temporary framework for the deposition of carried materials, such as metals and metal salts, for example nickel compounds. Once the surfactant template is removed, the remaining material is left containing nano-scale pores penetrating throughout. The benefit is that the surface area of the material available for reactions is hundreds of times greater than non-porous material, speeding up any reaction processes.
The Company’s technology involves nano-scale ‘internal’ engineering of materials with larger (micron-sized) ‘external’ dimensions. This lowers manufacturing costs and negates the material handling issues associated with nano-sized particles.
The templating process is highly customisable allowing materials with different properties, for example the number and size of pores, to be tailored for specific applications.
Applications
Nanotecture is currently focussed on applying its nanoporous technology to the development and production of energy storage devices such as supercapacitors. Using nanoporous materials to produce the electrodes within supercapacitors means the stored energy is much more accessible and can be released faster than in traditional devices. Nanotecture has developed a novel, patented asymmetric hybrid supercapacitor which has high energy density and is able to deliver quick bursts of high power; ideal, for instance, for temporary storage and discharge of electrical energy in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles.
Nanotecture’s unique supercapacitor can also be used for energy harvesting, short term power backup for uninterruptable power supply applications and smoothing out short term disruptions in electric power grids among other applications.
Beyond this initial focus, nanoporous materials are ideal for a wide range of applications which require high surface area including filters, sensors, architectural coatings and medical devices.
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Press Release - Team Update
Monday, December 06, 2010
Team Update
Rob Haslett, Director of Business Development
Press Release
06 December 2010
Nanotecture Ltd
(“Nanotecture” or “the Company”)
Nanotecture appoints Rob Haslett as Director of Business Development
Nanotecture Ltd, an innovative company with patented nanoporous technologies for multiple applications such as energy storage, is pleased to announce that Rob Haslett has joined the team as Director of Business Development.
Rob has extensive experience in business management, supported by an academic background in electrical engineering, ideally positioning him to drive the Company’s growth in new markets. Rob’s experience includes four years as Chief Executive Officer of Patterning Technologies, a developer of inkjet processes used in the manufacture of printed circuit boards, during which he re-focussed the company from a consultancy to a product-led organisation.
Other senior management positions include Managing Director of Global Communications, a privately-held supplier of satellite communications accessories for the consumer market. In this role Rob grew the business rapidly, overseeing outsourced manufacturing in China and implementing a company-wide structure, underpinned by reliable systems and procedures, to improve efficiency. From 1995 to 2004, Rob was Managing Director, and latterly Vice President, of OK International Inc, a global supplier of soldering equipment to the electronics industry. Here Rob spearheaded the integration of two companies following an acquisition and developed new pan-European distribution channels.
Bill Campbell, Chief Executive officer of Nanotecture commented: “I am delighted to welcome Rob to the Management team at Nanotecture. He brings not only electronics sector experience but also expertise in growing technology businesses and engaging commercial partners. In particular his experience of managing cross-cultural and multi-site teams is vital, given that Nanotecture is engaged with commercial partners across the globe – from the US to Japan. I am looking forward to working with Rob as Nanotecture continues to grow.
“Rob is replacing Andrew Marshall who has been instrumental in shaping the company’s commercial development to date. In his time at Nanotecture, Andrew has introduced our nanoporous materials technology and supercapacitor product to a global audience, most notably enabling Nanotecture to break into the crucial Japanese market and the worldwide transportation market, including electric vehicles. I would like to thank Andrew sincerely for his commitment and diligence over the past two years and, as he moves on to pursue other business opportunities he leaves Nanotecture with our very best wishes.”
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For further information:
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Nanotecture Ltd
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Bill Campbell – Chief Executive Officer
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Tel: +44 23 8076 7074
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Media enquiries:
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Abchurch
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Justin Heath, Simone Elviss, Quincy Allan
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Tel: +44 (0) 20 7398 7710
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Notes to editors
Nanotecture is an innovative company with patented nanoporous technologies for multiple applications such as energy storage. Nanotecture’s current focus is to apply the technology to improve the performance of supercapacitors.
Nanotecture is a University of Southampton spin out and is privately funded by committed, long term private shareholders. The Company is based at Southampton Science Park, employing a team of 14, including eight materials science and electrochemistry applications experts, and a professional management team. Nanotecture’s intellectual property, which is comprehensively protected, is now at commercialisation stage and the Company is seeking development partners for product integration.
Technology and Innovation
Nanotecture has innovated and refined the process of liquid crystal templating, originally developed at the University of Southampton. Liquid crystal templating exploits the innate properties of surfactants in solution to deposit as regular, columnar forms, such as a honeycomb structure. These highly ordered liquid crystal honeycombs act as a temporary framework for the deposition of carried materials, such as metals and metal salts, for example nickel compounds. Once the surfactant template is removed, the remaining material is left containing nano-scale pores penetrating throughout. The benefit is that the surface area of the material available for reactions is hundreds of times greater than non-porous material, speeding up any reaction processes.
The Company’s technology involves nano-scale ‘internal’ engineering of materials with larger (micron-sized) ‘external’ dimensions. This lowers manufacturing costs and negates the material handling issues associated with nano-sized particles.
The templating process is highly customisable allowing materials with different properties, for example the number and size of pores, to be tailored for specific applications.
Applications
Nanotecture is currently focussed on applying its nanoporous technology to the development and production of energy storage devices such as supercapacitors. Using nanoporous materials to produce the electrodes within supercapacitors means the stored energy is much more accessible and can be released faster than in traditional devices. Nanotecture has developed a novel, patented asymmetric hybrid supercapacitor which has high energy density and is able to deliver quick bursts of high power; ideal, for instance, for temporary storage and discharge of electrical energy in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles.
Nanotecture’s unique supercapacitor can also be used for energy harvesting, short term power backup for uninterruptable power supply applications and smoothing out short term disruptions in electric power grids among other applications.
Beyond this initial focus, nanoporous materials are ideal for a wide range of applications which require high surface area including filters, sensors, architectural coatings and medical devices.
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Press Release - Award
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Award
Frost & Sullivan’s European Union Technology Innovation Award
Press Release
02 December 2010
Nanotecture Ltd
(“Nanotecture” or “the Company”)
Nanotecture wins Frost & Sullivan’s European Union Technology Innovation Award
Nanotecture Ltd, an innovative company with patented nanoporous technologies for multiple applications such as energy storage, is delighted to announce it has won Frost & Sullivan’s 2010 European Union Technology Innovation Award in Nanomaterials. The award was presented to Nanotecture’s Chairman, Michael Stevens, at Frost & Sullivan’s Excellence in Best Practices Awards Banquet held in London last night.
Nanotecture was selected for the award, from a pool of 50 companies, for its unique nanoporous metals which are used to improve energy storage devices. Key to winning the award was the uniqueness of the technology, the impact on functionality and the relevance of the innovation to the energy industry.
Nanotecture’s innovation adopts an efficient nanopore technology, which makes it easier to manufacture and handle than other nano-particle and nano-sized material technologies. Nanoporous materials have a high surface area, vastly improving performance in a supercapacitor electrode, resulting in an asymmetric supercapacitor design that is capable of delivering more energy at higher powers when compared to a standard electrochemical capacitor.
Bill Campbell, Chief Executive Officer of Nanotecture, commented: “Nanotecture’s innovation comes at a time when a technological juncture of nanotechnology, material science, and energy storage is emerging. Our core technology also supports the production of nanporous materials in different forms including thin-film, monolithic, powder, and discrete particles, allowing for applications such as thin-film sensors and microelectrodes. The implications of our work are vast and I am delighted that this has been recognised by Frost & Sullivan. “
Candidates were assessed using Frost & Sullivan’s CEO 360 Degree Perspective model, which provides an illustration of the business context in which CEOs and their management teams operate. This serves as the foundation for its TEAM Research methodology which offers a complete view of industry challenges, trends, and issues by integrating all of Frost & Sullivan's research methodologies.
Christina Priya Dhanuja, Senior Analyst at Frost & Sullivan said: “World over, the need to find efficient ways of storing energy for cleaner production and consumption is higher than ever. There has thus been a significant number of research developments reported within the domain of material science. In this context, Nanotecture's proprietary low-cost nanoporous material production process, which results in the controlled synthesis of nanoscale structures within materials, is a noteworthy development. These nanoporous materials have very high-surface areas, as high as hundred times the area of the equivalent nonporous material. When used to make a supercapacitor electrode, this material ensures a high-speed response and high-power density.
“Our unique approach to research enables us to determine how best-in-class companies worldwide manage growth, innovation and leadership. Based on the findings of this Best Practices research, Frost & Sullivan is proud to present the 2010 European Union Technology Innovation Award in Nanomaterials to Nanotecture for its innovative liquid crystal template technology.”
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For further information:
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Nanotecture Ltd
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Bill Campbell – Chief Executive Officer
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Tel: +44 23 8076 7074
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Media enquiries:
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Abchurch
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Justin Heath, Simone Elviss, Quincy Allan
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Tel: +44 (0) 20 7398 7710
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Notes to editors
Nanotecture is an innovative company with patented nanoporous technologies for multiple applications such as energy storage. Nanotecture’s current focus is to apply the technology to improve the performance of supercapacitors.
Nanotecture is a University of Southampton spin out and is privately funded by committed, long term private shareholders. The Company is based at Southampton Science Park, employing a team of 14, including eight materials science and electrochemistry applications experts, and a professional management team. Nanotecture’s intellectual property, which is comprehensively protected, is now at commercialisation stage and the Company is seeking development partners for product integration.
Technology and Innovation
Nanotecture has innovated and refined the process of liquid crystal templating, originally developed at the University of Southampton. Liquid crystal templating exploits the innate properties of surfactants in solution to deposit as regular, columnar forms, such as a honeycomb structure. These highly ordered liquid crystal honeycombs act as a temporary framework for the deposition of carried materials, such as metals and metal salts, for example nickel compounds. Once the surfactant template is removed, the remaining material is left containing nano-scale pores penetrating throughout. The benefit is that the surface area of the material available for reactions is hundreds of times greater than non-porous material, speeding up any reaction processes.
The Company’s technology involves nano-scale ‘internal’ engineering of materials with larger (micron-sized) ‘external’ dimensions. This lowers manufacturing costs and negates the material handling issues associated with nano-sized particles.
The templating process is highly customisable allowing materials with different properties, for example the number and size of pores, to be tailored for specific applications.
Applications
Nanotecture is currently focussed on applying its nanoporous technology to the development and production of energy storage devices such as supercapacitors. Using nanoporous materials to produce the electrodes within supercapacitors means the stored energy is much more accessible and can be released faster than in traditional devices. Nanotecture has developed a novel, patented asymmetric hybrid supercapacitor which has high energy density and is able to deliver quick bursts of high power; ideal, for instance, for temporary storage and discharge of electrical energy in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles.
Nanotecture’s unique supercapacitor can also be used for energy harvesting, short term power backup for uninterruptable power supply applications and smoothing out short term disruptions in electric power grids among other applications.
Beyond this initial focus, nanoporous materials are ideal for a wide range of applications which require high surface area including filters, sensors, architectural coatings and medical devices.
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Press Release - Product Launch
Monday, September 27, 2010
Product Launch:
Nanoporous Manganese Dioxide
Press Release
8 July 2010
Nanotecture Ltd
(“Nanotecture” or the “Company”)
Nanotecture Ltd, an innovative company with patented nanoporous technologies for multiple applications such as energy storage, is pleased to announce that it has completed its development of nanoporous Manganese Dioxide (MnO2) for use in Lithium Ion based chemistries. Nanoporous MnO2 is now available from the Company for integration into energy storage devices such as batteries and capacitors.
The release of this new material follows the recent announcement that the Company is building a pilot production facility for asymmetric supercapacitors based on its nanoporous Nickel Hydroxide (NiOH2). Both advances have been made possible by Nanotecture achieving a key development milestone; perfecting its unique liquid crystal templating technology platform for commercialisation after 24 months of intensive R&D.
Nanoporous MnO2, which has a much higher surface area than non-porous material, is used to coat electrodes in batteries and the increase in surface area leads to key benefits for energy storage applications. Nanoporous materials typically improve the charge and discharge rates (power density) of the electrodes and, in the case of MnO2, trials have also shown improvements of up to 3x in low temperature performance. These improvements could significantly extend the market for MnO2 based batteries into applications such as radio communications equipment and search and rescue beacons where high power capability and reliable low power operation in challenging environments are key.
Bill Campbell, Chief Executive officer of Nanotecture commented: “I am very pleased that we have been able to add MnO2 to our portfolio of nanoporous metal compounds as Nanotecture builds on its core technology platform. Our first evaluators have reported encouraging results which are in line with our predicted benefits and we are planning to work with additional partners who are looking for new materials to improve their current battery performance.”
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For further information:
Nanotecture Ltd
Bill Campbell – Chief Executive Officer Tel: +44 23 8076 7074
info@nanotecture.co.uk
www.nanotecture.co.uk
Media enquiries:
Abchurch
Justin Heath, Simone Elviss, Quincy Allan Tel: +44 (0) 20 7398 7710
quincy.allan@abchurch-group.com
www.abchurch-group.com
Notes to editors
Nanotecture is an innovative company with patented nanoporous technologies for multiple applications such as energy storage. Nanotecture’s current focus is to apply the technology to improve the performance of supercapacitors.
Nanotecture is a University of Southampton spin out and is privately funded by committed, long term private shareholders. The Company is based at Southampton Science Park, employing a team of 14, including eight materials science and electrochemistry applications experts, and a professional management team. Nanotecture’s intellectual property, which is comprehensively protected, is now at commercialisation stage and the Company is seeking development partners for product integration.
Technology and Innovation
Nanotecture has innovated and refined the process of liquid crystal templating, originally developed at the University of Southampton. Liquid crystal templating exploits the innate properties of surfactants in solution to deposit as regular, columnar forms, such as a honeycomb structure. These highly ordered liquid crystal honeycombs act as a temporary framework for the deposition of carried materials, such as metals and metal salts, for example nickel compounds. Once the surfactant template is removed, the remaining material is left containing nano-scale pores penetrating throughout. The benefit is that the surface area of the material available for reactions is hundreds of times greater than non-porous material, speeding up any reaction processes.
The Company’s technology involves nano-scale ‘internal’ engineering of materials with larger (micron-sized) ‘external’ dimensions. This lowers manufacturing costs and negates the material handling issues associated with nano-sized particles.
The templating process is highly customisable allowing materials with different properties, for example the number and size of pores, to be tailored for specific applications.
Applications
Nanotecture is currently focussed on applying its nanoporous technology to the development and production of energy storage devices such as supercapacitors. Using nanoporous materials to produce the electrodes within supercapacitors means the stored energy is much more accessible and can be released faster than in traditional devices. Nanotecture has developed a novel, patented asymmetric hybrid supercapacitor which has high energy density and is able to deliver quick bursts of high power; ideal, for instance, for temporary storage and discharge of electrical energy in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles.
Nanotecture’s unique supercapacitor can also be used for energy harvesting, short term power backup for uninterruptable power supply applications and smoothing out short term disruptions in electric power grids among other applications.
Beyond this initial focus, nanoporous materials are ideal for a wide range of applications which require high surface area including filters, sensors, architectural coatings and medical devices.
For further information, please visit www.nanotecture.co.uk and for a glossary of technical terms, see the lexicon.
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