The DOE also suggests developing substitutes–a process that is already underway. A company called Nanosys, for example, manufactures synthetic phosphors for LED backlighting out of easy-to-find materials–not the yttrium commonly used in phosphor production. Big-name electronics manufacturers like LG and Samsung are snapping up the Nanosys QuantumRail LED backlighting device,...
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2010
Quantum Dot Displays Start to Shine
Silicon Valley-based Nanosys, another company working with quantum dots, expects to have its own product available in early 2011. Nanosys adds a strip of quantum dots to a liquid-crystal display’s backlight to improve color quality and energy efficiency. QD Vision is developing a similar product. continue reading...
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Blood-clotting technology could be a lifesaver in the field
Nanosys Inc.’s tiny technology may soon be making a big impact during emergencies and on battlefields. continue reading...
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Nanosys: We Can Replace Some Rare Earth Metals
“We make a semiconductor phosphor that employs a nanomaterial called a quantum dot,” explains Nanosys CEO Jason Hartlove. “It’s made out of indium phosphide, and the synthesis process is all in the lab. There’s no heavy metal mining, no destructive mining practices.” continue reading...
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Nanosys – Nanotech power arriving soon
We recently had a chance to talk to Jason Hartlove of Nanosys about the directions they are going in and their announcement about expansion into Asia. They recently added direct local support in Korea and announced licensing programs with both LG and Samsung. The local support offices feature both Q&A...
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