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October 6, 2007 – Vol. 12 No.28 AmberWave Systems / University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) to Partner in Mesoporous Materials Development. The acquisition of mesoporous materials technologies from UCSB will broaden the scope of AmberWave applications beyond semiconductors. UCSB is among the leading academic institutions pursuing work in the field of mesoporous and mesostructured materials, which encompasses electrical generation and storage in the form of fuel cells, high-performance batteries and ultracapacitors. Mesoporous materials are a broad class of engineered materials that include silicas, refractory oxides, carbons and multi-component composites; all characterized by high porosity, processability, functionalbility, and engineered, single- and double-digit nanometer pore sizes. Mesoporous materials could lead to high energy densities in fuel cells, high-performance batteries and ultracapacitors because of the large reactive surface area of the materials. “AmberWave’s vision of commercialization of materials science technologies was a primary motivation for us to seek a partnership with them,” said Professor Brad Chmelka of the Department of Chemical Engineering at UCSB and one of the co-inventors of the technology. “Furthermore, AmberWave’s commitment to continued development of the technology makes them an ideal candidate to move these ideas from the university laboratory to the marketplace.” According to the company, AmberWave Systems has become a leader in the research, development and licensing of advanced technologies for semiconductor manufacturing. By funding and guiding university research, AmberWave Systems is bringing new technology developments to fruition through patents and technology licensing. In conjunction with its university research projects, AmberWave Systems conducts its own research, development and limited manufacturing in its semiconductor fabrication facility in Salem, New Hampshire. In addition, AmberWave Systems collaborates with other technology focused companies to further expand and develop its research. (10/5/07)
Links: AmberWave Systems University of California, Santa Barbara Department of Chemical Engineering
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