・Cadmium Free Quantum Dots （CFQD(TM)） ・Water-soluble quantum dots ・Infra-red emitting quantum dots ・Thin-film solar cell grade (CIS/CIGS nano-particles) ・Quantum dots dispersed in polymer beads ・Quantum dots for use as electrodes (various oxides)

Quantum particles have been the focus of much attention as next generation optical nanomaterials. Based on expertise in the field of nanotechnology (nanomaterials), Nanoco Ltd. was established in 2001 as a spin-out from the University of Manchester in the UK. Besides producing cadmium-based quantum dots, which have been the subject of research for some time, Nanoco has developed processes to realize and produce quantum dots free from heavy metals such as cadmium in quantities large enough for industrial applications.

At present, Nanoco is cooperating with companies in Japan and elsewhere to develop a variety of applications for quantum dots, particularly in the fields of next generation lighting (LEDs and ELs), displays (QD-EL), solar cells and biomedical imaging.

In June 2008, KISCO was appointed as the exclusive Asian distributor for Nanoco Technologies Ltd.
Scheduling 1 kilogram/batch prototype to be produced in 2009.
Agreement with Nanoco Technologies of the UK granting KISCO exclusive rights to distribute "quantum dots" in Japan and elsewhere in Asia. [PDF 145KB]