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September 21, 2009 — NanoMas Technologies Launches New Website

September 21, 2009 — NanoMas Technologies Appoints John Hannafin CEO

November 17, 2008 — BASF Venture Capital Invests in US Nanotechnology Company NanoMas

November 12, 2008 — NanoMas Completes Series A Financing

NanoMas Technologies Launches New Website

ENDICOTT, New York, September 21, 2009 — NanoMas Technologies, Inc., a world leader in the development of low-cost, highly stable metallic nanoparticles for printed electronic applications, launched a new website to offer more information about the company and its products.

According to CEO John Hannafin, “This website is completely revised to more effectively present the innovative technologies NanoMas offers for printing microelectronics, RFID tags, solar cells and novel biomedical devices. Visitors can more easily learn about our nanoscale inks and materials, applications, upcoming events and news. The management team is pleased to offer our web visitors a better experience while reviewing the NanoMas site.”

About NanoMas Technologies:
NanoMas Technologies, Inc. is a technology leader in nanomaterials development and commercialization. Its proprietary technologies integrate precision nanoscale engineering with low-cost mass production processes, resulting in the highest-performing conductive and semiconductive nanoparticle inks and pastes for the emerging printed electronics industry. Located in Endicott, New York, NanoMas is supported by investments from BASF, Earthrise Capital and NanoMaterial Investors. For more information, see www.nanomastech.com.

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NanoMas Technologies Appoints John Hannafin CEO

ENDICOTT, New York, September 21, 2009 — NanoMas Technologies, Inc., a world leader in the development of low-cost highly stable metallic nanoparticles for printed electronic applications, announced that John Hannafin has been appointed chief executive officer and member of the board of directors.

Zhihao Yang, Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder of NanoMas said, “We are excited to welcome John to the NanoMas team. As a seasoned advanced materials industry executive with P&L responsibility and experience in product commercialization, business development and marketing, John is uniquely qualified to lead NanoMas out of the lab and into the marketplace.”

John brings over 20 years of direct experience in advanced materials for electronic applications. Most recently serving as VP of Business Development and Marketing at Reactive Nanotechnologies (RNT), John developed global strategic relationships and led RNT’s development and commercialization efforts in the high brightness LED and electronics packaging markets. Previously, John spent eight years with high-performance materials manufacturer Chomerics, a division of Parker Hannifin Corporation. Taking on roles of increasing responsibility in global marketing and business development, he received a Parker Hannifin 2004 Innovative Product of Year award for his work developing next generation semiconductor process consumables.

“The game changing nature of this technology is creating significant opportunities in the printed electronics, solar and electronics packaging industries. I am thrilled to be joining such an accomplished and talented team and look forward to contributing to the organization’s rapid growth and success,” stated Mr. Hannafin.

“John’s market knowledge and business acumen will support the strong management team at NanoMas. This is a significant step in driving the company’s leadership position in the nanomaterials industry,” said Ann Partlow, General Partner of Earthrise Capital.

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BASF Venture Capital invests in US nanotechnology company NanoMas

BINGHAMTON, New York, November 12, 2008 — BASF Venture Capital GmbH, Ludwigshafen, has invested in the US startup company NanoMas Technologies Inc. NanoMas develops inks containing silver nanoparticles that are easily processed to electrical circuits in printed electronics, solar cells and special adhesives.

NanoMas Inc. raised $3.2 million (about €2.35 million) in its first round of financing, with BASF Venture Capital contributing $1.5 million (about €1.1 million). Other investors include Earthrise Capital Partners, LLC and NanoMaterials Investors, LLC. NanoMas will use the funds to expand its nanoparticle production capacity, invest further in research and development, and to support the marketing of its silver inks.

The US startup’s silver nanoparticles are suitable for use in transistors, conductors and semiconductors. Silver is highly conductive and functions better than other metals under oxidative conditions. The NanoMas chemical process enables the silver nanoparticles to be processed at low temperatures, thereby increasing efficiency and lowering cost. The process is also ideal for printing electronics on temperature-sensitive materials such as paper and plastics. Printed electronics is the basis for developing enhanced performance printed labels (radio frequency identification, RFID) which can be used for low cost labeling of consumer goods. The technology will enable RFID labels in the long term to replace the barcodes used by retailers today. In the RFID manufacturing process, the NanoMas silver nanoparticles are ideal for processing to electronic conductors.

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NanoMas Tehnologies Completes Series A Financing

BINGHAMTON, New York (November 12, 2008) – NanoMas Technologies, Inc., a world
leader in the development of low-cost and highly conductive metallic nanoparticles, announced
the recent closing of $3.2 million in its Series A financing.

Lead investor BASF Venture Capital GmbH was joined by Earthrise Capital Fund LP and NanoMaterials Investors LLC, a local investor group. Ms. Ann Partlow, General Partner of Earthrise Capital and Dr. Maximilian Biberger, CEO of SDC Materials have joined the NanoMas board as directors. The board has also added Dr. Andre Moreira, Investment Manager with BASF Venture Capital GmbH and Mr. Lawrence Schorr, Managing Director of NanoMaterials Investors as observers. NanoMas intends to use the proceeds to further the commercialization of nano-scale metallic particles for use in printed electronics,
conductive pastes, solar cells and IC chip packaging.

Dr. Zhihao Yang, the President and Chief Technology Officer of NanoMas, said, “We are extremely excited to be working with such ideal partners. We expect to benefit significantly from the extraordinary technical resources and commercial reach of BASF, the exceptional track record and company-building expertise of the principals of Earthrise Capital, and the critical support and guidance of our local investor group.”

“This investment strengthens our development work in nanotechnology, one of BASF’s five growth clusters. Besides, the NanoMas technology complements BASF’s activities in Printed Electronics,” adds Dr. Andre Moreira, Investment Manager with BASF Venture Capital GmbH.

Ann Partlow, general partner of Earthrise Capital, said, “We view NanoMas Technologies’ patented metallic nanoparticle technology as a key enabler of a new generation of electronic devices, characterized by lower costs, efficient materials’ use and cleaner processes. It’s a good fit with our interest in innovative materials and new manufacturing processes, and we’re especially pleased to invest in a New York-based company.”

Founded by three seasoned nanotechnologists, NanoMas was incorporated in 2006 and headquartered in the university start-up suite at the Innovative Technologies Complex at Binghamton University (SUNY) in Binghamton, New York. The company has lab facilities in Endicott, NY, also the home to Binghamton University’s Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing (CAMM), funded initially by FlexTech Alliance (formerly US Display Consortium) as a global leader in developing next generation roll-to-roll (R2R) electronics manufacturing technologies. Dr. Bahgat Sammakia, the director of CAMM, said: “We are delighted to witness the birth and growth of NanoMas, one of the CAMM member companies.

The BASF-lead venture capital investment is recognition of world-leading technology based in
the Binghamton area. The CAMM, which was founded by Binghamton University, Endicott
Interconnect Technologies and Cornell University, is pleased to be collaborating with NanoMas
in the area of flexible electronics and we look forward to developing innovative commercial
products.”

“We are so grateful to have such wonderful infrastructure around us, which provides us a
great platform to closely work with our customers to develop the best materials and technologies for electronics manufacturing.” Dr. Yang further acknowledged, “We also highly appreciate the enthusiasm and support brought in by our local communities, including Binghamton University, Endicott Interconnect Technologies, and Southern Tier Opportunity Coalition Angel Investment Network.”

About NanoMas Technologies:

NanoMas Technologies, Inc. is a technology leader in nanomaterials development and
commercialization. Its proprietary technologies integrate precision nano-scale engineering with
low-cost mass production processes, resulting in the highest-performing conductive and
semiconductive nanoparticle inks and pastes for the emerging printed electronics industry. For
more information, see www.nanomastech.com.

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