By controlling
particle size and other physical and chemical characteristics, Altair can
deliver nanotechnology-based, advanced ceramic products customized for
Genesis' specific applications.

The company is organized into two divisions: Life Sciences and Performance
Materials. The Life Sciences Division is pursuing market applications in
pharmaceuticals, drug delivery, dental materials , cosmetics and other
medical markets.
Two eminent experts in battery technology, Dr."

Dr . "Platinum was widely considered to be the best catalyst
for proton exchange membrane fuel cells , such as hydrogen and direct
methanol cell in terms of electrical efficiency.

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Altair Nanotechnologies , Inc. Alan J. Abraham has authored and co-authored over 150 publications
and 16 US patents in battery technology. The Life Sciences Division is pursuing market applications in
pharmaceuticals, drug delivery, dental materials, cosmetics and other
medical markets.com

Altairnano, Altair Nanotechnologies , Inc. Olah, recipient of the 1994 Nobel Prize in
Chemistry, has joined QuantumSphere's Scientific Advisory Board. "We find that Dr.

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Gotcher. M. Altair has found a solution to this with their
nano -sized lithium titanium oxide. Each step is another validation of our business
strategy and product technology platform. This news
follows QuantumSphere's previous announcement that it received Frost &
Sullivan's Technology Innovation of the Year Award for 2005. Olah.
(Click here for details) McGrath, Ph. In addition he was awarded the Priestly Medal in 2005 from the
American Chemical Society . The company accomplishes
this without compromising its commitment to the environment and the
community .

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PRESS RELEASE Altair Nanotechnologies Partners With Genesis Air to Develop Breakthrough Air Cleaning System

The
company has a scalable manufacturing capability to meet emerging
nanomaterials demands, with capacity today to produce hundreds of tons of
nanomaterials., Altair Nanomaterials ,
TiNano, RenaZorb, NanoCheck, TiNano Spheres and the Hydrochloride
Pigment Process are trademarks or registered trademarks of Altair
Nanotechnologies, Inc. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the
date of this release.
Vassilis G. Keramidas. He received his Ph. Dr
Abraham is on Altair's Scientific Advisory Board.

Dr. Altair
Nanotechnologies has assembled a unique team of material scientists who,
coupled with collaborative ventures with industry partners and leading
academic centers, has pioneered an impressive array of intellectual
property and product achievements . To find new solutions to these pressing
issues, Olah is working to develop new, cleaner and renewable energy
technologies, based on methanol, to replace diminishing oil reserves while
reducing levels of greenhouse gases.com or contact Joe Romano, Partner,
HighGround, Inc.

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The system,
based on Genesis Air Photocatalysis (GAP) technology, is marketed by
Genesis Air domestically and internationally . In general, Altair is, and expects to be in the
immediate future, dependent upon funds generated from sales of securities,
grants, testing agreements, and licensing agreements to fund its testing ,
development and ongoing operations. New markets
for fast charging batteries will include the handheld power tools market
increasing the productivity of, for example, construction workers while
lowering their overhead costs.

ALTAIR NANOTECHNOLOGIES INC. These risks and
uncertainties include, without limitation, the risks that Altair expenses
will rise during the following quarters as a result of unexpected cash or
non-cash expenses; Altair's numerous development stage products will not be
developed to the point of commercialization or that, even if
commercialized, no market will exist for such products or Altair will fail
to effectively market to customers in a market: the risks that Altair will
be unable to enter into license agreements regarding its pigment process
(AHPP), RenaZorb, its TiNano Sphere or other developing products, that even
if Altair enters into such license agreements, short term revenues from
such agreements will not be sufficient to fund Altair's operations in the
long run, and that animal testing or future testing of RenaZorb or other
products of the company will not be successful and that development will
need to be terminated .

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Forward-Looking Statements

This release may contain forward-looking statements as well as historical
information.

Altair's research and development efforts were allowed two new patents
(announced on January 7th and 14th, 2005) and a National Science Foundation
grant was successfully completed in January, 2005, by Altair. The company expressly disclaims any obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements found herein to reflect any
changes in company expectations or results or any change in events. QuantumSphere's exclusive
manufacturing process provides consistent and narrow particle size
distribution, low levels of agglomeration and impurities , a custom-tailored
oxide shell thickness, and the highest purity metallic nanopowders on the
market that are easier to transport and handle.

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(NASDAQ: ALTI)
announced today that it is partnering with Texas-based Genesis Air to
produce specialized surface activated, nano-sized titanium dioxide
compounds for use in an innovative HVAC air cleaning system.

For additional information on Genesis Air , visit www. Abraham, the principal of E-KEM Sciences, has over 28 years of
experience in lithium battery research and development.

PRESS RELEASE Nobel Laureate World-Renowned Scientific Leader and Pioneer of the Methanol Economy Dr. George Olah Joins QuantumSphere Inc.

at 781-279-1320 x 208 or jromano@highgroundinc.

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Endorsements for Altair's work in this area have come from many quarters . K. The
Bellcore research on energy storage ushered in the polymer battery Li-Ion
technology with the invention of the Bellcore Plastic Li-Ion (PLiON)
technology. The
company has a scalable manufacturing capability to meet emerging
nanomaterials demands, with capacity today to produce hundreds of tons of
nanomaterials. The Performance Materials Division is pursuing market
applications in Advanced Materials for paints and coatings; titanium metal
manufacturing, catalysts and water treatment; and alternative energy. Olah's discoveries led to the development of a new kind of fuel cell,
called the direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), that is a highly efficient and
convenient source of electricity .

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"Teaming with Genesis Air demonstrates how our nanotechnology and chemical
engineering capabilities can be applied to achieve an industry
breakthrough," commented Altair Nanotechnologies CEO Dr.
"This is another opportunity to validate Altair's ability to apply its
innovative advanced ceramic nanotechnology materials to practical, revenue
producing solutions that improve the lives of thousands of people working
in office buildings, factories, schools and their own homes.

GENESIS AIR

Genesis Air designs and markets air purifications that incorporate a
revolutionary technology to clean, deodorize and disinfect the air --
GENESIS AIR PHOTOCATALYSIS (GAP).

Altair Nanotechnologies , through product innovation, is a leading supplier
of advanced ceramic nanomaterial technology worldwide .altairnano., Director of Fuel Cell Research,
Nobel Prize Winning Researcher's Work Intersects With QuantumSphere's
Business Strategy and Execution

Dr.

QuantumSphere is the leading manufacturer of metallic nanopowders for
aerospace, defense, energy, transportation, electronics, and other markets
demanding advanced material applications.

QuantumSphere is the only supplier of the world 's highest quality magnetic,
conductive and catalytic metallic nanopowders, including QSI-nano
nickel , silver, copper, cobalt and other proprietary nanoscale
alloys. QSI-nano metals and nanometal alloys are now replacing a
significant portion of platinum, currently the main catalyst in a variety
of fuel cells providing a renewable source of power to supply the world's
energy needs.qsinano.

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altairnano . These risks and
uncertainties include, without limitation, the risks that Altair expenses
will rise during the following quarters as a result of unexpected cash or
non-cash expenses; Altair's numerous development stage products will not be
developed to the point of commercialization or that , even if
commercialized, no market will exist for such products or Altair will fail
to effectively market to customers in a market: the risks that Altair will
be unable to enter into license agreements regarding its pigment process
(AHPP), RenaZorb, its TiNano Sphere or other developing products, that even
if Altair enters into such license agreements, short term revenues from
such agreements will not be sufficient to fund Altair's operations in the
long run, and that animal testing or future testing of RenaZorb or other
products of the company will not be successful and that development will
need to be terminated. K. His division at Telcordia made seminal
contributions in the fields of photonic and electronic materials.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release may contain forward-looking statements as well as historical
information. Olah joined
QuantumSphere's Scientific Board of Advisors based on the following
criteria: market need, technological excellence and management leadership. Olah has made significant research
contributions to the practical development of improved lead-free gasoline,
cleaner high-octane gas and other promising nonpolluting fuels, as well as
many chemical processes now used in pharmaceutical and industrial
chemistry. These materials will also be used in high performance
batteries.

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Altair Nanotechnologies has developed robust proprietary technology
platforms for manufacturing a variety of crystalline and non-crystalline
nanomaterials of unique structure, performance, quality and cost. Dr. Keramidas

Dr. Olah is the Director
of the University of Southern California's Loker Hydrocarbon Research
Institute and Distinguished Professor in Organic Chemistry. His most recent research centers on the
conversion of two greenhouse gases , carbon dioxide and methane, into useful
fuels and products, investigations driven by his long-standing interest in
energy and environmental issues.

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Altair Nanotechnologies, through product innovation , is a leading supplier
of advanced ceramic nanomaterial technology worldwide. Other markets include hybrid electric
vehicles, portable electronics and medical surgery tools -- solving the
problem of electrical wires all over the operating room floor. Keramidas, have expressed strong support for Altair's work

"The nanomaterials Altair is developing are the next generation of
electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries and Altair's research and
product development is laying the ground work for a new generation of ultra
high power lithium ion batteries," commented Dr. M. He has made
pioneering contributions to the development of the rechargeable battery
industry. In general , Altair is, and expects to be in the
immediate future, dependent upon funds generated from sales of securities,
grants, testing agreements, and licensing agreements to fund its testing,
development and ongoing operations. QSI-nano metals
and nanometal alloys are now replacing a significant portion of platinum,
currently the main catalyst in a variety of fuel cells.

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"We currently
have installations of our GAP systems, using Altair's unique, proprietary
advanced ceramics, in environments with diverse atmospheric conditions such
as casinos, tanning salons and army barracks. The Performance Materials Division is pursuing market
applications in Advanced Materials for paints and coatings; titanium metal
manufacturing, catalysts and water treatment; and alternative energy. For
additional information on Altair and its nano-materials, visit
www. Abraham. Forward-looking statements, which are included in accordance
with the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995, may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that
may cause the company's actual results and performance in future periods to
be materially different from any future results or performance suggested by
the forward-looking statements in this release. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the
date of this release.
"QuantumSphere combines unique, proprietary technology, management team
excellence and an ability to execute that will squarely place them in a
position to serve a global market opportunity," said Prof. However, platinum is
about 500% more expensive per gram than QuantumSphere's solution. No other company offers these performance advantages.

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Altairnano , Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. These new materials allow rechargeable
batteries to be manufactured that have three times the power of existing
Lithium Ion batteries at the same price and with recharge times measured in
a few minutes rather than hours.

The technical achievements are being praised by the battery community as
truly remarkable and will likely enable a new generation of rechargeable
battery to be produced.
Vassilis G. from Tufts
University and conducted post-doctoral research at Vanderbilt University
and MIT. In 2000 he was elected a Fellow of the Electrochemical Society . Vassilis G.

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Abraham and Dr. "A key
requirement to the above applications is the ability to recharge the
battery very quickly, for example in a few minutes. Alan J. Gotcher.

Altair Nanotechnologies has developed robust proprietary technology
platforms for manufacturing a variety of crystalline and non-crystalline
nanomaterials of unique structure, performance, quality and cost. QuantumSphere
is the only supplier of the world's highest quality magnetic, conductive
and catalytic metallic nanopowders, including QSI-nano nickel, silver,
copper, cobalt and other proprietary nanoscale alloys . Dr.com

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Prior to founding Keramidas
International, he was Vice President of Applied Research at Telcordia
Technologies (formerly Bellcore).

Dr.D.

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Altair has confidentiality agreements in place
with some of the world's leading battery development companies to evaluate
and commercialize these battery electrode materials."

"Our research in battery electrode materials is a further indication of how
Altair's scientists are able to apply their nanomaterials science knowledge
to solving real world needs," commented Altair CEO Dr. Abraham

Dr. D.

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PRESS RELEASE Altair Nanotechnologies Achieves Breakthrough in Battery Materials

These materials
will also be used in high performance batteries.

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Under the terms of the partnership agreement, Altair will provide Genesis
with product design services, proprietary nano-sized titanium dioxide
materials and ongoing chemical engineering support services. Altair's nanomaterial based,
micro porous electrode technology has performance and stability advantages
that appear to be unmatched when compared to the best commercialized
technology in the market today. That said, Dr.
Olah's research to provide a highly efficient and convenient source of
electricity, fits well with QuantumSphere's business, as we continue to
commercialize products that are invaluable for the production of high-power
density fuel cells that will provide performance advantages in cell phones,
cameras and other portable electronics," Maloney added. Olah has published over 1,300 scientific papers, 15 books and has been
issued 120 patents.

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Altair
Nanotechnologies has assembled a unique team of material scientists who,
coupled with collaborative ventures with industry partners and leading
academic centers, has pioneered an impressive array of intellectual
property and product achievements. was incorporated
January 2003.
Altair Nanotechnologies , Inc. "I find Altair's development strategy and proposed
research direction sound and a necessary step in establishing the Li-Ion
electrochemistry as a viable contender for large battery applications .
"Many of the technology and product development initiatives that we have
been working on for the last few years are now coming to the
commercialization stage. Dr. Keramidas sits on the Board of two battery companies. For
additional information on Altair and its nano-materials, visit
www .

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Forward-looking statements, which are included in accordance
with the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995, may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that
may cause the company's actual results and performance in future periods to
be materially different from any future results or performance suggested by
the forward-looking statements in this release. In addition, other risks are
identified in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as
filed with the SEC.

In addition, other risks are
identified in the company 's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as
filed with the SEC. In 2003, he was awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order
of the Rising Sun of Japan for his continued work promoting chemistry in
Japan .

About QuantumSphere, Inc.

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But we're not new! Our Principles have a combined
experience of over 100 years in Indoor Air Quality; Heating Ventilating and
Air Conditioning (HVAC); Professional Engineering; Building Science;
Architecture; Real Estate Development & Management; Construction; Finance;
Business Management; Entrepreneurship; Industrial Hygiene; Environmental;
and Safety . The company expressly disclaims any obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements found herein to reflect any
changes in company expectations or results or any change in events., Altair Nanomaterials,
TiNano, RenaZorb, NanoCheck, TiNano Spheres and the Hydrochloride
Pigment Process are trademarks or registered trademarks of Altair
Nanotechnologies, Inc.
QuantumSphere , Inc.

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Early response to our system
has been remarkable as we continue to break new ground in air quality
improvements."

Altair's multi-patented production process enables the manufacturing of
materials that are optimized for the air cleaning market.

ALTAIR NANOTECHNOLOGIES INC.
(NASDAQ: ALTI)
announced today that it has achieved a breakthrough in Lithium Ion battery
electrode materials, which will enable a new generation of rechargeable
battery to be introduced into the marketplace , as well as create new
markets for rechargeable batteries. K. M."

"Altair's nanomaterials , which have a virtually zero strain crystal
lattice, eliminate the main cause for battery electrode material fatigue,
which limits rechargeable battery life, increasing the number of recharge
and discharge cycles from a few hundred to many thousand cycles," said Dr., the leading manufacturer
of metallic nanopowders for applications in aerospace, defense, energy,
electronics and other markets demanding advanced material applications,
announced Professor George A. Olah's pioneering fuel
cell work is complementary to what we're doing at QuantumSphere and the way
our company is reshaping the marketplace," said Kevin Maloney, CEO,
QuantumSphere, Inc. For more information, visit
www.

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"Altair is an excellent partner providing high quality products and
excellent customer support allowing us to rapidly get our GAP system in the
marketplace," said Genesis Air President and CEO Dan Briggs. Genesis Air, Inc.

We have served as members, officers, committee members, and professionals
in such organizations as: American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and
Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); Air Conditioning Contractors
Association (ACCA); National Association of Home Builders (NAHB); National
Association of Realtors; Institute of Real Estate Management; CCIM
Institute (Commercial & Investment Real Estate); Building Owners and
Managers Association (BOMA); and Society of Professional Engineers. Keramidas, Managing Director of Keramidas International, provides
management consulting to major corporations on the formulation and
execution of their research and development .

The company is organized into two divisions: Life Sciences and Performance
Materials. A shift
from finely divided platinum to QSI-nano metals and alloys results in a
reduction in the cost of fuel cell and battery catalysts.

Dr. The company is leveraging its leading market position in
metallic powders to manufacture and ship materials and devices for
applications in batteries , fuel cells, conductive inks, magnetic coatings
and membrane filtration devices.

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genesisair. Current Li Ion
batteries are incapable of such quick charge times because of the chemistry
of the anode materials.

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