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Date: August 16, 2005

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Nanophase Technologies Invited To Present at Particles 2005 - Nanophase Notes New Customer Orders

8/9/2005 - Romeoville , IL, August 9, 2005 – Nano phase Technologies (NasdaqNM: NANX), a technology leader in nanomaterials and nanoengineered products, noted that Dr. Richard Brotzman, Nanophase’s Vice President of R&D, has been invited to present at the Particles 2005 conference August 13-16 in San Francisco. Particles 2005 is an international conference examining the science, technology, and business aspects of particle surface modification in different application areas including: chemical and drug delivery, chemical and biochemical diagnostics, and nano encapsulation for stabilization, modification and controlled release. Click here for more information concerning this exciting press release.

Our Feature Profile:

Nanophase Technologies, Inc.

(NasdaqNM: NANX)


Company Profile

Nanophase Technologies Corporation (NasdaqNM: NANX) engages in the development and manufacture of nanocrystalline materials. It produces engineered nanomaterials for use in various markets, such as personal care; sunscreens; abrasion-resistant applications; environmental catalysts; antimicrobial products; and a variety of polishing applications, including semiconductors, hard disk drives, and optics. Its manufacturing operations include the production of nanomaterials in the form of powders utilizing two different methods, physical-vapor-synthesis and NanoArc Synthesis. It also has a large quantity powder coating operation to support its sunscreen business, as well as a dispersion line in support of its chemical-mechanical-planarization, and polishing initiatives and other product and market areas. The company markets its products to target markets and customers, including multinational corporations and Fortune 500 companies. It sells its products through a combination of business development and sales activities in collaborative relationships with customers in various markets. The company has strategic partnerships with BASF and Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials. Nanophase Technologies was co-founded in 1989 by Richard W. Siegel and is headquartered in Romeoville, Illinois.


Company Web Site:

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Key Management:

  • Mr. Joseph E. Cross, Chief Exec. Officer and President
  • Mr. Jess Jankowski, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, VP of Finance, Secretary, Treasurer and Corp. Controller
  • Mr. Robert Haines, VP of Operations
  • Mr. Daniel S. Bilicki, VP — Sales and Marketing
  • Dr. Richard W. Brotzman Ph.D., VP — Research & Development


SEC Filings:

Edgar search results for all of Nanophase's recent SEC filings can be found at: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/sec?s=NANX


Share Structure:

Exchange and SymbolNasdaqNM: NANX
Recent Price$6.77, August 16, 2005
52-week High - Low$9.60 (high) - $4.30 (low)
Average Volume51,497
Market Capitalization121.3M
Industry Sectornano technology of micro-minerals


Latest Press Releases:

08/16/05 CVAS and NANX Update the Investment Community in Exclusive WallSt.net Interviews
08/13/05 NANOPHASE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION Financials
08/09/05 Nanophase Technologies Invited to Present at Particles 2005
07/28/05 Nanophase Model Bears Fruit
06/28/05 Nanophase Technologies Announces New Nanomaterial Availability


Contact Information:

Nanophase Technologies Corp.
1319 Marquette Drive
Romeoville, IL 60446
Phone: 630-771-6708
Fax: 630-323-1221
E-mail: investor-relations@nanophase.com
Web Site: www.nanophase.com


Technical Analysis


Conclusion

Nanophase Technologies Corporation is a leader in nanomaterials technologies and provides nanoengineered solutions for multiple industrial product applications. Using a platform of patented and proprietary integrated nanomaterial technologies, the Company creates products with unique performance attributes from two ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 facilities. Nanophase delivers commercial quantity and quality nanoparticles, coated nanoparticles, and nanoparticle dispersions in a variety of media. The Company owns or licenses 22 United States and 50 foreign patents and patent applications. Information about Nanophase may be found in the Company’s public filings or on its web site.

We believe Nanophase Technologies is a solid investment opportunity and shows excellent growth potential. If the Company adheres to its overall plan, and strives for a successful future, investors will be rewarded for having invested in the Company.





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