mPhase Technologies is building momentum for its product development by spreading the word about real-life homeland security and defense applications of its technology. mPhase is among more than 30 technology firms participating in the New Jersey Technology Council's Mid Atlantic Defense/Homeland Security Showcase being held today from 3 to 8 p.m. at Sarnoff Corporation, 201 Washington Road, Princeton, New Jersey.
mPhase has a multi-pronged effort under way with Bell Labs, the research and development unit of Lucent Technologies, and Rutgers University to commercialize a battery that is built on a microscopic nanostructured architecture. mPhase has proven it is possible to fabricate nanotech-based "smart" batteries, which can store reserve power for decades and generate electric current virtually on demand. The prototype battery is based on a Bell Labs discovery that liquid droplets of electrolyte will stay in a dormant state atop microscopic structures called "nanograss" until stimulated to flow, thereby triggering a reaction producing electricity. This super-hydrophobic effect of liquids can permit precise control and activation of the batteries when required.
An immediate defense and security application for the nanobattery is as an energy source to power remote sensors in areas lacking electricity. mPhase, working with Bell Labs, has produced the first core components of a sensor package, technically referred to as a magnetometer that is predicted to be up to 1,000 times more sensitive than commercially-available uncooled sensors used in metal detectors. Acting much like a miniature tuning fork or oscillator, with movements only perceptible under a microscope, it is designed to detect changes in magnetic fields and can be used in applications to establish direction of movement of magnetic objects - ideal for defense and perimeter security.
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First Sample of Device Made in New Jersey Nanotechnology Consortium Fab
mPhase Technologies, Inc. and Bell Labs, the research and development arm of Lucent Technologies, today announced that they have produced the first core components of a sensor package, technically referred to as a magnetometer, that is predicted to be up to 1,000 times more sensitive than commercially-available uncooled sensors used in metal detectors.
mPhase Exhibits its Nanobattery and Magnetometer Technology
mPhase Technologies, Inc. described its breakthrough nanobattery design and its ultra-sensitive magnetometers this week at Sensors Expo in Chicago, Illinois. Company personnel at the booth described the technology to potential users of both its novel nano-structured materials-based battery now under development, and its prototype ultra-sensitive magnetometer. mPhase is collaborating with Lucent Technologies Bell Labs to commercialize the technology developed by Bell Labs researchers.
'Atoms to Products: Nanostructured Novel Battery'
Victor Lifton, lead researcher for mPhase Technologies Inc., will present a paper today, "Atoms to products - a nanostructured novel battery," at the Nanotech 2005, Anaheim Marriott & Convention Center.Dr. Lifton will report on the company's progress in fabricating a new generation of smart batteries that are based on nanotechnology. mPhase was recently awarded the 2005 Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Technology Innovation Award for its leadership in battery design.
mPhase will Report on Nanobattery
mPhase Technologies Inc. announced that its lead researcher, Victor Lifton, will present a paper, "Atoms to products - a nanostructured novel battery," at the Nano Science and Technology Institute Conference and Trade Show in Anaheim, California (May 8-12, 2005).
Dr. Lifton will report on the progress of the mPhase plan to fabricate nanotech-based batteries, which can generate electric current. The project is based on a joint program with Bell Labs, the R&D arm of Lucent Technologies.
First Battery Based on 'Nanograss'
mPhase Technologies and
Lucent Technologies today announced a major milestone for future commercialization of a
nanotechnology-based battery. Lab tests, which have been replicated, proves it is possible to fabricate nanotech-based
batteries, which can store and generate electric current. The project is based on a joint program with
Bell Labs, the
R&D arm of Lucent Technologies.
The prototype battery is based on a Bell Labs discovery that
liquid droplets of electrolyte will stay in a dormant state atop microscopic structures called "nanograss" until stimulated to flow, thereby triggering a reaction producing electricity.
mPhase demonstrates first working nanobattery prototype
mPhase Technologies and Lucent Technologies Bell Labs today reported that their jointly developed nano-based "smart" battery prototype has proven it can store and convert energy on demand. This practical confirmation of the theory behind the technology is a major milestone in the product development process.
mPhase to Report on Battery, Sensor Applications at Stephens Inc. 2005 Nanotechnology Investors Conference
mPhase Technologies Inc. today announced that Steve Simon, executive vice president of research and development, will report on the company's latest nanotechnology milestones at the Stephens Inc. 2005 Nanotechnology Investors Conference on Wednesday, April 6. Simon will focus on the progress made in commercializing a power cell based on nanostructures, as well as the company's latest foray into miniature metal detectors.