Stock options and warrants (Schedule of Stock-based Compensation) (Details) - USD ($) |
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Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] | ||||
| Stock-based compensation | $ 144,187 | $ 238,084 | $ 368,459 | $ 1,019,067 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses [Member] | ||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] | ||||
| Stock-based compensation | 144,187 | 214,848 | 365,899 | 910,854 |
| Research and development expenses [Member] | ||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] | ||||
| Stock-based compensation | $ 23,236 | $ 2,560 | $ 108,213 | |
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