NORMAN, OK -- January 26, 2012 -- SouthWest NanoTechnologies, Inc. (SWeNT), the world leader in high quality, Single-Wall and Specialty Multi-Wall (SMW™) carbon nanotubes (CNT), announces that its CEO Dave Arthur has been named as "One of the Most Influential Nanotechnology Leaders of 2011" by the Nanobusiness Alliance.

The Nanobusiness Alliance is the premier nanotechnology leadership group whose members are leaders in the field and have made significant contributions in the nanotechnology community.

"David Arthur has been one of the leaders in our Nanotechnology Community for over a decade," explains Vince Caprio, president of the Washington DC-based Nanobusiness Alliance.  "We commend his contributions to the commercialization of Nanotechnology products."

 In addition to his position as CEO of SouthWest NanoTechnologies, Arthur is also  a founder of Chasm Technologies, a nano R&D firm which develops nano applications.

SWeNT is currently developing SWCNT-based semiconducting inks to commercially produce and print thin film transistors TFTs for use in flat panel OLED TV and other applications, including flexible displays.

"Last year we had an exciting number of innovations and developments that are positioning us for great success in 2012 and beyond," Arthur states.  "We appreciate the efforts of the Nanobusiness Alliance as a strong advocate for our industry and I am personally honored to be named once again in an arena with so many industry leaders."

About the Nanobusiness Alliance (NbA):

The NbA is the industry association for the emerging nanotechnology industry. Through its extensive network of leading start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, research institutions, non-governmental organizations, and public-private partnerships, the NbA shapes nanotechnology policy and helps accelerate the responsible commercialization of nanotechnology innovation.

About SWeNT:

SouthWest NanoTechnologies (SWeNT) is a privately-held specialty chemical company that manufactures high quality Single-Wall and Specialty Multi-Wall carbon nanotubes, printable inks and CNT-coated fabrics for a range of products and applications.  SWeNT was created in 2001 to spin off nanotube research developed at the University of Oklahoma.  For more information, please visit www.swentnano.com.