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Saudi's completely abandon Solar for Nukes...
...with commentary by one of Dr.Js' old colleagues, Raed Bkayrat:
http://en.ofweek.com/news/Little-hope-for-quick-cure-to-Saudi-s-solar-malaise-34702
Well that's-that...at least now we can ignore them altogether , all talk, no action.
QDot Directed Energy Weapons:
https://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en&tab=nw&gws_rd=ssl#hl=en&q=%27directed+energy+weapons%27++quantum+dots
LGs' new V10 QDot Smartphone:
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2015/09/lg-v10-smartphone-released/
Tattoo-like electronic health patches:
http://internetmedicine.com/2015/09/30/44645/
Living Cellular Inks for Bioprinting:
http://internetmedicine.com/2015/09/26/44488/
Developments in Spray-on Solar:
http://phys.org/news/2015-09-closer-diy-spray-on-solar-cell.html
That's your 'take' & your 'opinion' , not mine...
& unlike the rinse/repeat scams you're trying to equate this stock with ,
there is absolutely 'no' history of R/S's...QMC is a reputable outfit !
If there 'prove' to be any shortcomings in the present share structure, there are other (more positive) options than a R/S. #1 would be self-sustaining revenues , which could make the S/S a non-issue for the mostpart. #2 would be (my choice) a 'share buyback', enhancing value that we all share in & helping QMC qualify for uplisting. #3 would be a 'forward split', where we all maintain our overall investment value & they have more shares to trade with. And #4 might be in the form of institutional backers.
There's more than one way to skin-a-cat & SS is known to prize the value of his stock as much as we do ours.
Rectennas to make solar cells obsolete ?
http://nextbigfuture.com/2015/09/solar-cells-will-be-made-obsolete-by-3d.html
Next chapter in quantum computing:
http://www.wired.com/2015/09/googles-quantum-computer-just-got-a-big-upgrade-1000-qubits/
9 disruptive technologies:
http://internetmedicine.com/2015/09/28/44511/
QDot newsbytes of-the-day:
**Secure communications: http://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/resources/news/press-releases/2015/0928-02.html
**QDot solar as an ancillary enhancement: http://www.news.utoronto.ca/five-visions-future-energy-science-literacy-week-panel
**QD research: http://www.ucmerced.edu/news/2015/new-nanomaterials-taking-research-mexico-possibly-space
LED's...cutting thru the noise:
http://lux-tsi.com/leds-kill-or-cure-prove-it1.html
A good piece on the forces-in-play in present-day science publishing & commercialization & contains some good pointers on DD that are very helpful in ascertaining the credibility of viability of tech claims in all areas.
No problemo ;) More on N-D touch-sensitive displays & films here:
http://www.nitto.com/us/en/products/group/optical/
http://www.nitto.com/us/en/products/group/optical/structure/005/
QDots & Nitto-Denko...odds-&-ends...
...nothing earthshaking, just some odds & ends while trying to put the pieces together:
** 9. 9 PHOSPHOR SHEETS • Various processes have been developed by different companies to manufacture phosphor sheets. In this process, a phosphor material is embedded in a silicone binder and the mix is laminated or molded into a thin sheet. Typical thickness varies from XXX to XXX µm. Just like ceramic preforms, phosphor sheets allows for individual chromaticity testing and sorting and precise matching with various LED die bins. • Depending on the mode of application (conformal or preform), full curing is performed at the sheet level or after binding with the chips. • Thickness control and uniform dispersion of the phosphor particles are critical in controlling color uniformity. • Light scattering particles can be added in order to further improve color uniformity Phosphor mixing + homogenization in silicone binder Phosphor sheet manufacturing: lamination or molding on a glass or PET substrate. Initial curing. Chromaticity testing and sheet sorting SEM cross section showing uniform dispersion of the particles in the silicone sheet ( source: Nitto Denko ) ©2015 | www.yole.fr |Phosphor and Quantum Dots 2015
http://www.slideshare.net/Yole_Developpement/...eloppement
**These patent apps includes QD-related components, & among several others I found, appears to show N-D being interested in QD-solar apps, which may (or may not[?]) have some bearing on Solterras' recent resurgence: http://www.google.im/patents/WO2013116569A1?cl=fi http://www.google.is/patents/WO2013116559A1?cl=is http://www.bioportfolio.com/search/solar-cell...denko.html
**Nitto-Denko (among many others) was at the QDForum2015 last March...checkout the 2nd picture down on the right of this pdf...looks a lot like SS & Toshi , & possibly the back of Arts' head as well http://www.smithersapex.com/getattachment/pro...EX_FIN.pdf
**N-D website (displays & materials): http://www.nitto.com/markets/displays/ & http://www.nitto.com/us/en/products/industry/displays/tv/tv_lcd/ & http://www.nitto.com/us/en/products/group/
**I saw a few references that indicate N-D has some interests in 'touch sensitive' displays (which might play into Apples new lineup) & holographic displays as well...some seeming to be linked to QD's in one way or another, but nothing definite. http://search.nitto.com/?kw=touch+sensitive&country=us&lang=en&la=new&ie=u&by=js&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nitto.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproducts%2Findustry%2Fdisplays%2Fsmartphone%2F
**Misc: http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articl...apore-base
China opens new front in solar trade war:
http://en.ofweek.com/news/China-opens-new-front-in-solar-trade-war-34527
http://en.ofweek.com/news/China-s-solar-ambitions-34526
Poster prize for MEG QDPV:
"For a number of years a lot of photovoltaic research has looked at novel semiconductors such as organics or quantum dots but with the price of silicon photovoltaics dropping and the efficiency increasing it is unlikely that the emerging technologies can complete. Our attitude is “if you can’t beat them join them” and that’s why we hope to apply our down-conversion process to existing technologies and from our calculations it could improve their power output by up to 20%."
http://prospect.rsc.org/blogs/cw/2015/09/24/isacs17-poster-prize-winner-tom-jellicoe/
Enabling the paralyzed to walk again...
...this really is pretty special: http://www.gizmag.com/paralyzed-man-brainswaves-walk/39550/
Dock...there's some interesting N-D patent applications that specifically relate to displays as well: http://www.faqs.org/patents/assignee/nitto-denko-corporation/
Display news resource:
http://www.displaybank.com/_eng/research/display_dynamics.html
Bosch 400 watt per kilo Battery:
http://nextbigfuture.com/2015/09/bosch-claims-they-will-commercialize.html
Virus re-engineered to deliver therapies:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150921153446.htm
Spacer layers enhance Organic QD-PV Performance:
http://www.materialsviews.com/spacer-layers-enhance-organic-photovoltaic-performance/
Edible electronics...ingestible sensors:
http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/edible-electronics
Battery-Powered Exoskeletons: http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/robotics/military-robots/darpa-tests-batterypowered-exoskeletons-on-real-soldiers
Alternative to GPS: http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/us-master-clock-keepers-test-ground-alternative-to-gps
Things do seem to be coming together ;)
Some history on Nitto-Denko/Dr.J/QMC linkage...
...as can be seen here, they've been working-up to this for quite a long time:
2003: Dr.J co-author; http://tdl.libra.titech.ac.jp/journaldocs/en/recordID/article.bib-01/ZR000000260278?caller=xc-search
2006: pgs. 20, 31 & 34: http://www.sandia.gov/~jsimmon/Files/June%2029%20ST%20Caucus%20-%206.20.06-jas4.pdf
2008: N-D LED patent w/ Co-author Jabbour: http://www.google.im/patents/WO2009006550A1?cl=zh
2009: Event co-presenters; http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=7970237&fileId=S194642740001383X
2010: paper w/ funding by N-D: https://www.seas.upenn.edu/~nanosop/documents/InkjetPrinting-ProcessanditsApplications.pdf
2013: abstract; https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/elsevier/fluorescent-deep-blue-and-hybrid-white-emitting-devices-based-on-a-fQ0ik4EJsz
Also of note;
2014: N-D patent linked to prior LED patent; https://search.rpxcorp.com/pat/US8721922B2
2015: current N-D patent applications; http://www.faqs.org/patents/assignee/nitto-denko-corporation/
2015: other N-D interests...no one-trick-pony here; http://www.ndtcorp.com/
So, in-all , I should think it could reasonably be said that the N-D/QMC link has a jump on the 10yr new-tech development time window , insofar as this relationship is concerned.
J45....Agreed !
Now-we're-talkin' Mark ;)
That would be nice , we'll see ;)
International Year of Light event upcoming:
http://www.light2015.org/Home/About/Latest-News/July2015/Join-a-Global-celebration-of-light-during-the-Weekend-of-Light---25-28-September-2015.html
Forgot to knock-on-wood ;)
.17---back in the greenzone ;)
Ultra-fast Data Transmission w/ QDot device:
http://formtek.com/blog/high-speed-optical-devices-research-shows-progress-in-developing-plasmonic-materials/
Perovskite photovoltaics (tempered) excitement
By Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx
www.IDTechEx.com
The Rise of Perovskite Solar Cells
Perovskite photovoltaics efficiency gains are double those of organic PV, exciting researchers from KIMM in Korea to Dyesol in Australia. However, it is like the little girl, "When she was good she was very, very good and when she was bad she was awful". Perovoskite photovoltaics promises over 20% efficiency, low cost materials and even flexible, transparent and stretchable versions dearly needed for new applications. Record power to weight ratio is needed for the electric vehicle end game, the land vehicles, boats and aircraft described in the IDTechEx report, "Energy Independent Vehicles 2016-2026".
Ultrathin, flexible, stretchable and lightweight versions have been produced by Johannes Kepler University in Austria powering a miniature aircraft and airship. With 100% yield, exhibiting 12% efficiency they are only 3µm thick and weigh 5.2g m-3. Organolead halide perovskites are promising because they absorb light more efficiently: thinner layers are needed. Researchers suggest it could power EIVs as robotic insects and drones, and its flexibility and stretchability could be useful in bio-electronics.
But when she was bad she was awful. PbI, one of the breakdown products of the perovskite, is both toxic and carcinogenic. A glass panel can be made hermetically sealed, but plastics can be easily pierced. We need a barrier layer to make flexible versions last for 5-10 years, and yet still not be that much heavier and even then it will not be chewable by children as required for packaging and toys. OPV will be better for that.
The new IDTechEx report, "The Rise of Perovskite Solar Cells 2015-2025" finds that the stability of perovskite cells under ambient conditions is a persistent problem. The perovskite decomposes in the presence of water and the decay products attack metal electrodes. Heavy encapsulation to protect perovskite can add to the cell cost and weight. Water vapour penetrating the perovskite can produce reactive iodides that rapidly corrode the metal electrodes.
Progress is being made. New perovskite solar cells with 16% efficiency have been developed by researchers from Switzerland and China. Stable and moisture resistant, they overcome some of the problems of perovskites. An interlayer protects the metal, allowing the cells to preserve their efficiency for two days. The resulting solar cell has greatly enhanced stability because of stabilising crosslinks in the material. These are formed by the phosphonic acid ammonium additive hooking together the perovskite crystallites through strong hydrogen bonding with the phosphorus and nitrogen-containing terminal groups of the linker molecule. The team explains that the additive allows the perovskite to be incorporated uniformly within and on the surface of a mesoporous titanium dioxide scaffold material. This nearly doubles the efficiency from 8.8 to 16.7% and it makes it moisture resistant, as the cations passivate the surface and render it inaccessible to water molecules. Next, the hysteresis in the J-V curves will be removed enhancing efficiency.
On the other hand, IDTechEx advises that lead free perovskites in photovoltaics have very low efficiency but the many other benefits may find them a market slot and they will be improved in efficiency in due course. All this will be covered by IMEC of Belgium, IDTechEx and others in presentations and masterclasses at the IDTechEx Show! November 18-19 in Santa Clara California. It has 3000 paying delegates, 250 exhibitors and 23 masterclasses. Eight parallel conferences include "Energy Harvesting and Storage" and "Electric Vehicles: Everything is Changing".
Propagation of light in photonic crystals:
http://en.ofweek.com/news/Light-propagates-through-the-surface-of-new-photonic-crystal-34243
Ultrafast QDot photodetector from LANL...
..."could help in the development of more efficient solar cells and new types of photo and radiation detectors." http://nanotechweb.org/cws/article/tech/62577