Nanoscale Energy Harvesting™
Imagine the devices we rely upon daily are no longer dependent on finite or hardwired power sources. With NTS Innovations’ revolutionary technology, we are creating a future where devices seamlessly harvest energy from the environment, enabling uninterrupted operation and fostering a more sustainable tomorrow. An untapped reservoir of energy exists all around us, NTS is building the means to access it.
Clean
Non-toxic components and no harmful emissions
Scalable
Compatible with semiconductor manufacturing
Efficient
Harvests energy from ambient surroundings at the point of use
Reliable
Reduces or eliminates dependence on batteries
Origins
In 2004, researchers at the University of Manchester discovered a material known as Graphene, a one atom thick sheet of carbon atoms with incredible strength and electrical properties. This discovery led to an explosion in material science research and re-framed the vision for what could be possible in nanotech.
In 2017, Dr. Paul Thibado and his team at the University of Arkansas were conducting research on freestanding Graphene. They observed that freestanding Graphene is in a content state of motion and devised a method of using this as the moving component of a nanoscale energy harvesting circuit.
NTS became a University of Arkansas Technology Ventures development partner in 2018, securing the exclusive license to develop Graphene Energy Harvesting™ and other Nanoscale Energy Harvesting technologies into commercial products.
Form Factor
Alone Nanoscale Harvesting Circuits (NHCs) produce minute levels of power. The potential lies in their microscopic physical size. Measured in nanometers, NHCs are ideal for mass duplication on silicon chips. When embedded on a chip in arrays, they can work together to produce higher levels of power output.
Packaging Nanoscale Energy Harvesting in a format compatible with printed circuit boards will allow designers and engineers to easily adapt products to become self-powered. With NTS technology, energy demands will be satisfied at the device level, giving electronics a new degree of mobility and functionality. First generation chips will be ideal for solving battery life issues typically associated with remote sensor networks.
Status
NTS is currently in the late stages of research and development, iterating prototypes with design and fabrication partners. Potential customers are encouraged to join our interest list and be first to receive notification when development kits become available.
