Posted by Anthony Kennaway on Wednesday March 06, @08:35AM
Rosseter Holdings, the Cyprus based producer of carbon nanotubes and nanohorns are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor David Tomanek as Chairman to the Rosseter board.

Professor David Tomanek, a Professor of Physics, is a pioneer in the field of quantum phenomena modelling and is one of the world's leading authorities on Nanotechnology. He has authored and co-authored more than 150 publications in refereed journals and holds several patents related to nanotechnology.

Rosseter, one of the world's largest producer of carbon nanotubes, using its patented very low cost scalable process, will benefit from Professor Tomanek's input into management, research and development and introductions to potential major customers for nanotubes around the world.

In recognition of the growing interest in nanotechnology and the growing commercial applications, Rosseter, in conjunction with Professor Tomanek, intend to host a symposium entitled "Commercialising Nanotechnology", in Limassol, Cyprus between January 5-9, 2003. The management of Rosseter, will be attending, the 'Investing in Nanotechnology 2' conference organised by the Institute of Nanotechology on Tuesday 19 March 2002 at the Royal Society 6 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.

Maria Xenophontos, Managing Director of Rosseter Holdings commented:

"The appointment of Professor Tomanek as Chairman will bring to Rosseter a vast amount of experience in Nanotechnology and its applications. This will further increase Rosseter's competitive advantage at a time when nanotubes are undergoing the transition from laboratory to commercial applications."

Professor David Tomanek, Chairman of Rosseter Holdings commented:"

I am very pleased to be joining Rosseter at this significant stage of their development. As the nanotechnology sector expands into commercial manufacturing we will see Rosseter at the epicentre of the industry."

Our Mission
Rosseter Holdings Ltd. is a Cyprus-based producer of carbon nanotubes and related nanostructures. We seek to become the world leader in manufacturing carbon nanostructures in bulk quantities at prices that will open the nanotube market to large-scale commercial applications.

Technology
We utilize Rosseter proprietary technology based on the decomposition of hydrocarbon liquids [PCT/IB00/00406 published in October, 2000]. The chemical reaction, running in a sub-critical mode, is controlled by an auto-regulated arc-discharge. Since the energy for the synthesis process is provided mostly by the reagents, the production is very efficient and ideally scalable. With its external energy requirements of only 20-100 kWh per kg of deposit produced, the process is inexpensive and environmentally friendly.

Products
Depending on synthesis conditions, we produce Multi-Wall Nanotubes (MWNTs), carbon polyhedral particles (onions), Single-Wall Nanotubes (SWNTs), Single-Wall Nano-Horns (SWNHs), and graphitic platelets. Our current product palette contains five different raw carbon nanoproducts, identified as Ros-1 to Ros-5, and described at http://www.e-nanoscience.com.

Management and Scientific Staff
Rosseter is lead by a dynamic management team with Maria Xenophontos as Managing Director, and Prof. David Tomanek as the Chair of the Board of Directors. The local product development team is lead by Dr. Vladislav Ryzhkov, the author of the synthesis technique utilized.

Market Applications
Li-ion batteries for portable electronic devices
Ultra-strong high-tech composites
Conductive composites and coatings for lightning protection
EMI shielding
Supercapacitors
Fuel cells
Hydrogen storage
Electron emitters for flat-panel displays and cold cathodes
Artificial organs
Molecular electronics

Mark Your Calendar
January 5-9, 2003: "Commercializing Nanotechnology" Symposium in Limassol, Cyprus, organized by nanoTEN/Rosseter