Nanoscience Share Discussion Threads

[spekky] 25/8/2007 17:45

true....but my guess would be soon,from Asia/China (again)

[humbugg] 25/8/2007 08:11

spekky,
you never know when the next wobble is coming.

[spekky] 23/8/2007 16:08

Its tempting at this price but I will wait untill the markets have got well past the recent wobbles.

[humbugg] 22/8/2007 16:41

added a few more of these for my pension.

[supernumerary] 17/8/2007 13:02

Interesting view into an essential technology:


Researchers debut paper-like battery device
By Colleen Taylor, Contributing Editor -- Electronic News, 8/14/2007

Marking a new step forward on the long and winding road toward better battery technology, researchers at upstate New York's Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) have developed a new rechargeable nanoengineered battery that boasts paper-thin dimensions and a completely flexible design.

The battery is geared toward meeting "the trickiest design and energy requirements" for future electronic gadgets, implantable medical equipment, and transportation vehicles.

RPI's researchers claim that the battery can function in temperatures up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and down to 100 below zero. The device is completely integrated and can be printed like paper, and can function as both a high-energy battery and a high-power supercapacitor, which are generally separate components in most electrical systems.

The researchers said that the battery's paper-like qualities are deeper than only its appearance: More than 90 percent of the device is made up of cellulose, the same plant cells used in paper. RPI's researchers then infused this paper with aligned carbon nanotubes, which act as electrodes and allow the storage devices to conduct electricity. The researchers used ionic liquid as the battery's electrolyte. Ionic liquid is essentially a liquid salt that contains no water, which means there's nothing in the batteries to freeze or evaporate, enabling the device's ability to withstand extreme temperatures.

The new device is not the only paper-like battery device that has been developed of late. Earlier this year, British healthcare technology company Toumaz began using a lithium-ion medical battery from Power Paper Ltd. that essentially resembles a band-aid. However, RPI's device is engineered to function as both a lithium-ion battery and a supercapacitor, which purportedly provide the abilities for long and steady power output or a quick burst of high energy, respectively.

According to RPI, the device can be rolled, twisted, folded, or cut into any number of shapes with no loss of mechanical integrity or efficiency. The paper batteries can also be stacked, like a ream of printer paper, to boost the total power output. In addition, human blood or sweat can be used to help power the battery.

The device is also touted as being both eco-friendly and affordable. Because so much of it is comprised of paper, and it does not contain any toxic chemicals, it is biocompatible, the researchers claim. RPI said that the paper batteries are inexpensive, although the team has not yet developed a way to inexpensively mass produce the devices.
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[spekky] 14/8/2007 16:37

The Drewster
The fabrication of the chip would be done by another party (Infineon?) FW would own the design IP and take licence fees and royalties I think.

"Future Waves won a number of 'design-ins' for its Fenix 1 chip with a variety
of MP3, GPS and multimedia systems manufacturers. "

It can take years from the initial design of a product untill it appears in the retail market.It would be nice to know who these manufacturers are.

[the drewster] 14/8/2007 15:10

Dangerous if such names take an interest as the challenging of moving to that scale in the timeframes such buyers would demand would also involve huge risk.
I Think the management have, so far at least, played this one very very well and in the fullness of time expect 20 to 30 fold my current investment.

[spekky] 14/8/2007 14:05

An article from last year but predicting a massive move toward CMOS technology in the near future in all types of mobile media.Fenix2 due soon,what price NAN if Nokia/Sony/Samsung et al start to show interest. (just dreaming a bit)

[the drewster] 14/8/2007 09:18

Only a matter of time I think.

[spekky] 14/8/2007 08:42

In the news on the website

[papalpower] 01/8/2007 13:46

Thanks for the suggestions soldi

[soldi] 01/8/2007 13:44

PP - thanks for the tip - interesting, will be considering a purchase.

If you are interested in these types of stocks, look up (if you haven't already!) SUN, IGE, INT, TED, SPS, and VIY. Some are profit making while others are not. And some have recently been hit by a heavily discounted placing! (Unlike NAN)

[papalpower] 01/8/2007 13:03

Added another tech stock today (BVM), this one different as its profitable and also on very low PER (current and forward).

[papalpower] 31/7/2007 13:18

Launch of the DAB+ in Italy
Written by News
Thursday, 26 July 2007
Club DAB Italy nozzle first experimentation DAB+ in Italy
From today (25 Wednesdays July 2007) on the bouquet of Club DAB Italy will be available the first programs in DAB+. Initially to the traditional programs transmitted with the standard classic DAB (MPEG2) 5 programs DAB+ (MPEG4 will be placed side by side). The experimentation will allow the appraisal of the transmission chain, of the functionalities of the receivers and of the audio quality of it marks transmitted them. The DAB+, standardized in February dall'ETSI (l'European institute for the standardization), is the natural evolution from codifies traditional audio MPEG2 and to allow to increase of approximately due-tre times the number of the programs transmitted in a single one multiplex, maintaining to the same levels of audio quality and protection d'error. "The DAB+ renders our bouquet extremely flexible and it concurs to place side by side to the services wireless classics to us new technologies as the T-DMB and the Visual Radio" have declared Fabrizio Guides, President of the Consortium. "We are happy for being first in Italy launch this innovative technology that will carry to the new listeners services and one quality of highest level. Once again Club DAB Italy is in front line in the development of the digital technologies them for the wireless field. We have been the first private consortium in Italy launch experimentation DAB in years 90 and have demonstrated that the DAB based on European standard EU 147 is one powerful technology, flexible and to future test. It touches hour to the Ministry of the communications to make available the frequenziali resources for all the actors interested to the launch of this innovative system."

First receivers DAB+ trade them will be available in autumn from numerous European and Asian producers. "The passage towards one new generation of more flexible and accessible products is an essential point in the development of the digital radio them. The Futurewaves, famous Taiwanese company, has supported to us in our plan of evolution supplying from endured first receivers DAB+ " comments Hanns Wolter, responsible of the plan. "The collaboration with the companies manufacturers of receivers is fundamental for the creation of a market that offers to the customers'a chosen width and low prices. We want moreover ringraziare Factum in order to have itself supported in this process of increase with great enthusiasm, supplying and installing the necessary hardware in short time."

[the shuffle man] 31/7/2007 13:03

Can anyone translate please

Il Club DAB Italia lancia la prima sperimentazione DAB+ in Italia
Lancio del DAB+ in Italia
Thursday, 26 July 2007
Da oggi (mercoledì 25 luglio 2007) sul bouquet del Club DAB Italia saranno disponibili i primi programmi in DAB+. Inizialmente ai programmi tradizionali trasmessi con lo standard classico DAB (MPEG2) si affiancheranno 5 programmi DAB+ (MPEG4). La sperimentazione permetterà la valutazione della catena di trasmissione, delle funzionalità dei ricevitori e della qualità audio dei segnali trasmessi. Il DAB+, standardizzato in febbraio dall'ETSI (l'istituto europeo per la standardizzazione), è la naturale evoluzione dalla codifica audio MPEG2 tradizionale e permetter di aumentare di circa due-tre volte il numero dei programmi trasmessi in un singolo multiplex, mantenendo gli stessi livelli di qualità audio e di protezione d'errore. "Il DAB+ rende il nostro bouquet estremamente flessibile e ci consente di affiancare ai servizi classici radiofonici nuove tecnologie come il T-DMB e il Visual Radio" ha dichiarato Fabrizio Guidi, Presidente del Consorzio. "Siamo felici di essere i primi in Italia a lanciare questa innovativa tecnologia che porterà agli ascoltatori nuovi servizi e una qualità di altissimo livello. Ancora una volta il Club DAB Italia è in prima linea nello sviluppo delle tecnologie digitali per il settore radiofonico. Siamo stati il primo consorzio privato in Italia a lanciare la sperimentazione DAB negli anni 90 ed abbiamo dimostrato che il DAB basato sullo standard Europeo EU 147 è una tecnologia potente, flessibile e a prova di futuro. Tocca ora al Ministero delle comunicazioni a rendere disponibili le risorse frequenziali per tutti gli attori interessati al lancio di questo innovativo sistema."

I primi ricevitori DAB+ commerciali saranno disponibili in autunno da numerosi produttori Europei ed Asiatici. "Il passaggio verso una nuova generazione di prodotti più flessibili e accessibili è un punto essenziale nello sviluppo della radio digitale. La Futurewaves, nota azienda Taiwanese, ci ha sostenuto nel nostro progetto di evoluzione fornendo da subito i primi ricevitori DAB+ " commenta Hanns Wolter, responsabile del progetto. "La collaborazione con le aziende produttrici di ricevitori è fondamentale per la creazione di un mercato che offra agli utenti un'ampia scelta e prezzi bassi. Vogliamo inoltre ringraziare Factum per averci sostenuto in questo processo di crescita con grande entusiasmo, fornendo ed installando il hardware necessario in brevissimo tempo."

[papalpower] 27/7/2007 12:36

O/T.

Added a new thread today on another exciting tech stock, that being Innovision.

[spekky] 25/7/2007 09:40

Interesting volume already,can't see them both being sells.Perhaps my old saudi mates have started early.

[humbugg] 24/7/2007 16:23

Drewster,
indeed, as is DTEC??? i have to admit that i top sliced half of my CVS Holding @10p a share profit, maybe folly in the long run, but happy to sit and let things unfold now. this certainly has the potential and more significantly the right backing.

[the drewster] 24/7/2007 14:36

I am intending to plough CMM profits into here in the fullness of time. CVS I may well hold for a while longer yet while Mr R sorts out his plans, think he will realise some significant growth for holders over there. This is, of course, another one of his holdings via CVS.

[humbugg] 24/7/2007 14:25

the drewster,
im in at just under 10p(9.98p i think) as well. very happy to be long and would like to double my holding in the coming weeks. nice to be in for less than the institutions. :-))) nice to see a bounce @CVS

[spekky] 24/7/2007 13:07

Yes,me too,little toe only for now.According to 12 mth roadmap nothing seems to get going until the forth qtr.2007.I shall,however,keep an eye on it in case they are ahead of schedule.