DGAP-News: Nanostart-holding Nanosys: distribution agreement with multi-billion dollar cooporation Sigma-Aldrich
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29.11.2010 11:43
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- distribution agreement to supply materials to the research community
- global availability of Nanosys' silicon nanowires
- new applications in technologies such as solid-state lighting,
electronics and energy storage
Frankfurt/ Palo Alto/ St. Louis - November 29, 2010 - Nanostart (OTCQX:
NASRY)-holding Nanosys has entered into a distribution agreement with
multi-billion dollar concern Sigma-Aldrich (Nasdaq: SIAL). Under the
agreement, Sigma-Aldrich, through its Aldrich Material Science business, is
now distributing Nanosys-created silicon nanowires to the global scientific
research community for the development of new applications in technologies
such as solid-state lighting, electronics and energy storage.
'Architected and synthesized at the atomic level, our materials deliver
exponential improvements in efficiency and performance,' says Jason
Hartlove, CEO of Nanosys. 'This new distribution agreement with
Sigma-Aldrich puts our technology directly into the hands of researchers
who are doing exciting work in labs around the world, driving the use of
architected material solutions in a new generation of markets and
applications.'
'As Aldrich Materials Science continues to expand its nanomaterials offer,
we are pleased to introduce an innovative line of silicon nanowires that
includes undoped silicon nanowires as well as the higher conductivity,
boron-doped nanowires,' said Dr. Kaushik Patel, Product Manager, Aldrich
Materials Science. 'The applications of these nanowires are, we believe,
truly innovative and revolutionary. The fabrication of nanowires is
challenging; therefore, a consistent and high-quality supply of these
materials from Aldrich Materials Science is expected to enable scientists
to accelerate their research to further develop a variety of new
high-technology applications that can continue to open up exciting end
product markets. In all aspects of the Aldrich Materials Science business,
from manufacturing and custom R&D to distribution of materials from
leading-edge technology companies such as Nanosys, we strive to fulfill our
mission of focusing on materials so that our research customers can focus
on results.'
Nanosys silicon nanowires, which demonstrate semiconductor properties, are
comprised of single crystal silicon grown using the vapor liquid solid
(VLS) process to a diameter of 150 nm and a length of 20 micrometer.
The materials are available undoped or as activated boron-doped p-type
silicon nanowires with 1x10(19) /cm(3) doping at ends and a 3 micrometer
intrinsic region in the center of the wire. Polydispersed silicon nanowires
of various lengths that are designed for use in energy research are also
expected to be available beginning January 2011.
Across an increasingly diverse range of applications, silicon nanowires can
deliver tangible benefits and significant advances. Examples include:
- Electronics applications - sensors can be constructed from nanowire
arrays that act as a highly sensitive 'e-skin' which could be used to
restore the sense of touch to patients with prosthetic limbs or to
enable robotic systems to 'sense' pressure.
- Solar cells - Research conducted earlier in 2010 found that fabricating
thin films from ordered arrays of vertical silicon nanowires
significantly increased the light-trapping properties in solar cells,
compared to conventional silicon thin film photovoltaics.
- Batteries - Nanowire technology is enabling the production of batteries
that are more economical, longer lasting, smaller and more
environmentally friendly. Nanowires are used to increase the surface
area for electrolyte reaction, thereby enabling greater power in a
smaller overall footprint.
About Nanostart:
Nanostart AG (OTCQX: NASRY), headquartered in the German financial capital
of Frankfurt, is the world's leading nanotechnology investment company,
with portfolio companies spanning the globe from Silicon Valley to
Singapore. The company provides venture capital financing for
nanotechnology companies in various growth phases with a focus on
innovation-driven industries of the future such as cleantech, life sciences
and IT/electronics. Through its subsidiary and venture capital fund in
Singapore, Nanostart is proud to be the investment partner of the
Singaporean government. For further information, please visit
www.nanostart.de.
About Nanosys:
Nanosys, Inc. is an advanced material architect, harnessing the fundamental
properties of inorganic materials into process ready systems that can
integrate into existing manufacturing to produce vastly superior products
in lighting, electronic displays and energy storage. In 2010, Nanosys
commercialized its quantum dot technology with the QuantumRail(TM), a
process-ready component that improves LED backlit display color gamut and
efficiency, signing partnerships with LG Innotek and Samsung. Nanosys is
currently working with major battery manufacturers to improve lithium-ion
battery capacity using its SiNANOde(TM) silicon composite additive that,
when added to the anode side, improves capacity by 40 percent. SiNANOde(TM)
-enhanced batteries are expected to be available in 2011. For further
Information please visit www.nanosysinc.com.
About Sigma-Aldrich:
Sigma-Aldrich is a leading Life Science and High Technology company
committed to Enabling Science to Improve the Quality of Life. Its chemical
and biochemical products and kits are used in scientific research,
including genomic and proteomic research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical
development and as key components in pharmaceutical, diagnostic and other
high technology manufacturing. The Company has customers in life science
companies, university and government institutions, hospitals, and in
industry. Over one million scientists and technologists use its products.
Sigma-Aldrich operates in 40 countries and has 7,700 employees providing
excellent service worldwide. For more information about Sigma-Aldrich,
please visit its award-winning Web site at www.sigma-aldrich.com.
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