/> The ‘green energy’ revolution is gathering pace in order to produce energy from renewable and low carbon footprint resources. In many of the future clean energy scenarios, nanotechnologies are starting to deliver the critical solutions to technical challenges, and on-going research in this area promises further developments and significant commercial rewards. A key aspect of commercialisation is to connect innovators into sustainable supply chains, which is a key aim of Nano4Energy 2011.

Organised by the NanoKTN, and sponsored by Nanofactory, the annual Nano4Energy conference will provide a forum where the latest developments can be discussed and where solutions can be found to the issues faced by the market to enable a competitive industry to be built in the UK.

Speakers include Dr Di Wei, Senior Research Scientist at the Nokia Research Centre in Cambridge, who will deliver a presentation focused on the applications of nano-materials in electrochemical energy storage devices that the Nokia Research Centre has co-developed with University of Cambridge. Dr Wei will look at the use of nano-architectured carbon nanotubes and nanohorns and the recent development of graphenes in batteries and supercapacitors.

Dr Nigel Pickett, Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Nanoco Technologies Ltd will present uses for quantum dots and how Nanoco’s manufacturing process has allowed the Company to precisely control the size of a quantum dot, providing energy savings and the ability to replace rare earth-containing phosphors.

The event will also see presentations from representatives at Axeon Technologies Ltd, ITM Power Plc, FP7 UK, Technology Strategy Board, and the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and Surrey.

A series of technology pitches will also update delegates on recent breakthroughs from Cella Energy, Durham Graphene Science, Intrinsiq Materials, Leeds Lithium Power, Mantis Deposition, Plasma Quest, Promethean Particles and QinetiQ.

In addition to the technical programme, Nano4Energy 2011 will also be operating a partnering service and offering academic poster presentations and exhibitor slots as both a platform for their ideas and as an opportunity to develop collaborative links with potential business partners.

“With increased pressures from Government targets and growing numbers of people looking to live an increasingly sustainable lifestyle, clean energy technology is becoming progressively more important. A significant proportion of next generation energy solutions already involve nanotechnology and this is expected to grow in the future,” explains Martin Kemp, Theme Manager, NanoKTN.

Kemp continues, “In order to see real commercial success, the nanotechnology supply chain needs to be brought together to discuss and understand opportunities. We recommend any technology providers, end users and investors to attend the event to gain perspective on the current market and engage with key contacts.”

For more information about how to join and register for the meeting, please visit www.nanoktn.com

Established by the Technology Strategy Board, the NanoKTN is managed by Centre for Process Innovation Ltd, a leading technology development and consulting company.