| Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. | |
| Type: | PRIVATE |
| Traded As: | DE-LISTED |
| Foundation: | 1973 |
| Location: | Reno, Nevada |
| Industry: | Electronics Communications |
| Products: | Nano-structured lithium batteries Specialty chemicals Nanotechnology |
| Revenue: | US$ 7.8 million (2010)[1] |
| Operating Income: | US$ 22.41 million (2010) |
| Net Income: | US$ 22.28 million (2010) |
| Num Employees: | 106[2] |
| Key People: | CEO Terry M. Copeland |
| Homepage: | http://www.altairnano.com/ |
Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. is an American company specializing in the development and manufacturing of energy storage systems for efficient power and energy management. Altair Nantechnologies designs advanced lithium-ion energy systems and batteries.
Altairnano's best-known product are their lithium-ion batteries, produced by Altair's Power and Energy division. The batteries have an anode made of a lithium titanate oxide formed into a spinel structure. The titanate replaces the graphite anodes of typical lithium-ion batteries. The batteries are not the only batteries to use nanomaterials, but other batteries, like those from A123 Systems generally replace the cathode rather than the anode.