COMMENTARY Commercial Marketplace: Nanoparticles Popping up on the Radar Screen

Nanoparticles are spreading their wings further into the commercial marketplace. During the first quarter of 2006 there have been several encouraging signs that the message is getting out and that these materials offer revolutionary applications not seen before.

Taking stock of the recently announced developments among the most interesting product offerings now appearing on the radar screen are, by market sector:

Batteries- A123Systems have set the new benchmark in lithium ion nanoscale battery electrodes. This will raise the bar for many other competitors seeking to exploit nanomaterial uses in the highly lucrative portable and hybrid battery market.

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