Nitride Solutions Inc of Wichita, KS, USA, which is developing substrates for LEDs, lasers and power electronics, has closed its Series A financing round (which was oversubscribed) at $2.5m. After already participating in the round last June, Nebraska Angels and Aurora UV Inc of Santa Barbara, CA (which makes ultraviolet LEDs for applications including air and water purification) have again joined lead investor Midwest Venture Alliance (MVA) in completing the round.
Founded in 2009, Nitride Solutions’ leadership has 30-plus years of experience in advanced materials businesses (both start-ups and Fortune 500 companies) and a total of 25 years in nitride crystal development. The firm maintains strong ties to Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS, with key employees and advisors hailing from the university, as well as University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB).
The firm is now finishing commercialization of a high-volume manufacturing technology that aims to deliver high-volume, low-cost aluminum nitride (AlN) substrates. With projected defect rates 10 times lower than substrates currently on the market, the substrates will improve the performance, efficiency and cost of existing LED, laser and electronic products, while also making deep ultraviolet (UV) devices, the firm reckons. The result should be improved white lighting for consumer and industrial uses, more efficient power systems in hybrid vehicles, sharper color on flat-screen TVs, and better air and water purifiers. The firm will use the Series A funding to perfect the technology and begin sampling in first-quarter 2012.
“We are excited about the potential for this technology, and the strong demand for the Series A financing is a demonstration of our confidence in the company’s ability to execute on its business plan and deliver this revolutionary technology to market,” says Nebraska Angels’ president Bart Dillashaw.
“Fund raising in this economy is difficult,” notes Trish Brasted, managing member, MVA Capital Group. “All of us at the Midwest Venture Alliance are very excited to see the support from the regional investment community, as demonstrated by the oversubscribed Series A offering.”
2011年11月2日星期三
Combat Indoor Air Pollution With A HEPA Air Purifier
My Air Purifier Reviews has revealed some new benefits of using an air purifier in the home. These include the ability to ward off illnesses that are either airborne or originate through bacteria, causing infection and wreaking havoc in the home. While air purifiers are generally used to get rid of contaminants such as dander, pollen and even smoke, the benefits of using this type of system are becoming increasingly apparent for users, many of whom are reporting less colds and illnesses upon using the product.
"We do the research and provide air purifier reviews and ratings" said Bill Rowe, editor of My Air Purifiers. "We want our site to educate people on the right purifier to use as well as discuss the benefits of using one of these products in the home. Not everyone has the time to investigate every model they are interested in, and that is why our service exists"
HEPA air purifier reviews discuss the use of a HEPA air purifier which can prevent even the tiniest particles from contaminating the air. According to the EPA, the air inside a home is actually five times more polluted than the air outside. Even for those who do not have smoking or pets in their home, the pollutants range from airborne contaminants that enter the home from people as well as cleaning products that linger in the air.
"We want to give people an overview of air purifiers but the health benefits are still coming in" said Bill Rowe. "Not only are they beneficial to children in possibly preventing allergies and viruses, but they have also shown promise when it comes to helping adults, especially those who may have lung conditions"
Poor air quality is something that most people want to avoid in the home and often take steps to do so. However, lighting candles, spraying scents and even using some cleaning products can sometimes add to the poor air quality. Using an air purifier eliminates odors from the air and causes the home to have quality air for breathing as it is used.
Those who start to use air purifiers in their homes will generally see the results in two or three days as the air that they breathe becomes more comfortable and odors are eliminated from their home. These products have been used in a myriad of health facilities but are now available to homeowners who want to improve the quality of the air that they breathe.
At My Air Purifier Reviews, anyone who is in the market for one of these products can get all the information they need, including which models are both the most efficient as well as the most affordable for them. The site includes air purifier reviews of all the different brands and models that are on the market and has a full range of HEPA air purifiers, which are the most commonly used in homes today.
"We do the research and provide air purifier reviews and ratings" said Bill Rowe, editor of My Air Purifiers. "We want our site to educate people on the right purifier to use as well as discuss the benefits of using one of these products in the home. Not everyone has the time to investigate every model they are interested in, and that is why our service exists"
HEPA air purifier reviews discuss the use of a HEPA air purifier which can prevent even the tiniest particles from contaminating the air. According to the EPA, the air inside a home is actually five times more polluted than the air outside. Even for those who do not have smoking or pets in their home, the pollutants range from airborne contaminants that enter the home from people as well as cleaning products that linger in the air.
"We want to give people an overview of air purifiers but the health benefits are still coming in" said Bill Rowe. "Not only are they beneficial to children in possibly preventing allergies and viruses, but they have also shown promise when it comes to helping adults, especially those who may have lung conditions"
Poor air quality is something that most people want to avoid in the home and often take steps to do so. However, lighting candles, spraying scents and even using some cleaning products can sometimes add to the poor air quality. Using an air purifier eliminates odors from the air and causes the home to have quality air for breathing as it is used.
Those who start to use air purifiers in their homes will generally see the results in two or three days as the air that they breathe becomes more comfortable and odors are eliminated from their home. These products have been used in a myriad of health facilities but are now available to homeowners who want to improve the quality of the air that they breathe.
At My Air Purifier Reviews, anyone who is in the market for one of these products can get all the information they need, including which models are both the most efficient as well as the most affordable for them. The site includes air purifier reviews of all the different brands and models that are on the market and has a full range of HEPA air purifiers, which are the most commonly used in homes today.
2011年6月12日星期日
Are nanomaterials a big deal?
Federal regulators announced two actions last week that will aim to clarify the role that extremely small materials can play in items such as cosmetics and food production and packaging.
The Environmental Protection Agency said that it will seek to determine whether nanomaterials in pesticide products can "cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment and human health."
And the Food and Drug Administration released draft guidelines to industries about when the use of nanomaterials might trigger regulatory interest. The FDA named certain characteristics -- such as the size of nanomaterials used and their properties -- that may be considered when trying to identify applications of nanotechnology in products.
Nanomaterials measure about three-billionths of an inch or less, small enough to penetrate the lungs, brain and possibly the skin.
According to the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies, nanomaterials are used in pest control, lotions, sunscreens, hamburger containers, air purifiers and toys.
Academics, researchers and scientists say the rapidly growing but little-understood science merits wider study.
"We want to obtain timely and accurate information on what nanoscale materials may be in pesticide products. This information is needed for EPA to meet its requirement under the law to protect health and environment," said Steve Owens, assistant administrator for the EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention.
The Environmental Protection Agency said that it will seek to determine whether nanomaterials in pesticide products can "cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment and human health."
And the Food and Drug Administration released draft guidelines to industries about when the use of nanomaterials might trigger regulatory interest. The FDA named certain characteristics -- such as the size of nanomaterials used and their properties -- that may be considered when trying to identify applications of nanotechnology in products.
Nanomaterials measure about three-billionths of an inch or less, small enough to penetrate the lungs, brain and possibly the skin.
According to the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies, nanomaterials are used in pest control, lotions, sunscreens, hamburger containers, air purifiers and toys.
Academics, researchers and scientists say the rapidly growing but little-understood science merits wider study.
"We want to obtain timely and accurate information on what nanoscale materials may be in pesticide products. This information is needed for EPA to meet its requirement under the law to protect health and environment," said Steve Owens, assistant administrator for the EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention.
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