Self-sanitising interfaces are essential to reduce the need for repetitive harsh chemical usage for surface disinfection and mitigate concerns surrounding antimicrobial resistance.
THE ROOT OF STRUCTURAL FAILURE IN CERAMICS
Two factors challenge the integrity of a ceramic or porcelain tile, eventually determining its ability to resist cracks, stain and agents of degradation - pores and porosity. Porosity, basically refers to the ratio of voids to solids in a tile. These contribute to sites of mechanical weakness within a ceramic material. Porosity is measured by the amount of water a tile can hold, expressed as a percentage of it’s own weight. Pores on the other hand, are holes or openings on the outer surface of the material.
CONSEQUENCES OF PORES & POROSITY IN CERAMICS
Porosity causes ceramics and porcelain to stain during the grouting process, especially when the grouts have a high content of coloured oxides. Pores increase the surface coefficient of friction and enhance the probability of collecting and accommodating dirt and bacteria in subsurface reservoirs. Surface pores are not measured in a quantifiable manner and hence aren’t used as part of the ceramic or porcelain standard. However, the consequence of the above factors make pores create exactly the same problems as porosity.
Basically, the entrance of agents of degradation through pores and cracks lead to structural failure. Our Quant-Ceramic nanoadditives have at least one particle dimension 100,000 times smaller than a strand of human hair. This means the nanomaterials are small enough to fill sub-micron surface crevices and pores while simultaneously, reducing the porosity of the entire ceramic composite. The reduced porosity lowers water permeability, minimising cracking caused by frost.
IMPLEMENTATION OF QUANT-CERAMIC NANOADDITIVES
Starting at doses as low as 0.001 wt %, our nanoadditives can be used as integral parts of the ceramic tile composite to enhance their strength, making them substantially robust enough to enable the manufacture of thinner tiles.
By making thinner tiles, slabs and related ceramic features, a manufacturer can just about double their product output with the same amount of raw material they usually have in their inventory.
Our Quant-Ceramic products can also be used as coating nanoadditives, to confer further benefits they are designed to offer porcelain and ceramics such as:
improved workability (very useful for 3D-printing)
reduced porosity & stain-resistance
antimicrobial and anti-fungal protection
mechanical durability as well as aesthetic preservation
ballistic heat transfer
scratch and wear resistance
radiation shielding
Q-CERAMICS - THEIR UNIQUENESS
Quantum effects are the distinct properties, that only emerge in a nanomaterial, once it has at least one dimension, below a critical size. This varies with nanomaterial composition, as a function of the Bohr radius of its atom(s). The threshold is often well below 20 nm particle dimension. Materials below the 20 nm threshold are called quantum materials. This means nanomaterial particle sizes must be well below the threshold (20 nm), to be effective. Quantum effects, are what define nanotechnology and establish the distinguishing aspects of such niche nanosystems, from standard nanomaterials
A unique aspect of quantum materials, is their ability to deliver anti-pathogenic protection in both illuminated and dark conditions. This is critical for antimicrobial protection within cracks and crevices in ceramics and sanitary ware.
Regular materials often need photoactivation and fail to deliver optimal antimicrobial functionality in the dark. Bacteria proliferate mostly in dark, moist places and this is what makes the adoption of Q-CERAMIC antimicrobial materials critical. Q-CERAMIC materials hence distinguish themselves from regular antimicrobial materials in terms of their unique and elevated performance, under circumstances wherein conventional material systems cannot function. The following Q-CERAMIC products are recommended:
CERAM QUANT MG
CERAM-QUANT NANOFILLER
CERAM QUANTFLEX
CERAM Q-KIN
SUPERIOR ANTI-PATHOGENIC PROTECTION
The potency of an antimicrobial material, is defined by its zone of inhibition (ZOI). The ZOI is the clear zone surrounding an antimicrobial agent, indicating a complete absence of bacteria on, or within a given perimeter, from an antimicrobial agent. The size of a ZOI depends on the antimicrobial agent composition, particle size and concentration.
The ZOI with quantum materials, can often double or even quadruple that of regular (nano)materials. With quantum materials, the ZOI can span several centimetres. This means a lower dose of quantum material is required, to provide effective antimicrobial protection over a large surface.
Spread over an entire surface in the form of a coating or glaze as well as within a ceramic composite blend, they confer lasting protection, removing the need for harsh chemicals and mitigating limitations or errors in cleaning protocols.. This advantage, means coated merely on a surface at very low concentrations, antimicrobial Q-CERAMIC materials make it hard for bacteria to proliferate.
This is crucial for the mitigation of microbial resistance and disease control in domestic as well as public venues such as hospitals, hotels, public WCs in transportation vessels and buildings. Applied within a ceramic system, they remove the need for repetitive surface disinfection.
Antimicrobial Q-CERAMIC nanoadditives can be applied as follows:
active components within ceramic blend composites for mechanical reinforcement, or as
active transparent nano-glazes on ceramic surfaces (e.g. for antimicrobial protection)
PRODUCTS
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USAGE: Add the nanoadditive with the desired dose to your ceramic powder blend mix in the dry phase, mix thoroughly, then proceed as usual.
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QUARTERLY ( 5 % ) | BI-ANNUALLY ( 10 % ) | ANNUALLY ( 15 % )
CERAM QUANTCEM
APPLICATIONS : High temperature flux material in glazes and reduces ceramic shrinkage from firing, nano-cementituous filler, porosity minimization, increase flexural (~ 60 %) and fracture strength (~ 50 %) to prevent cracks or crazing, increase hardness as well as durability and in large quantities, it produces a matt effect.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : < 25 nm Spherical hollow nanoparticles
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 38800 m²/kg
pH RANGE : 6.5 - 10
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 1339 °C (2442 °F)
DOSE IN COATINGS* : 0.01 - 0.05 wt % (0.1 - 0.5g per litre)
DOSE IN CERAMIC BLEND* : 0.005 - 0.007 wt % of ceramic powder blend
AVERAGE DOSE IN CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL: 0.002 wt % for 16 - 20 % strength gain
*The fracture resistance increases with dose augmentation
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | $ 2,550
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | $ 24,000
1kg (2.2 lb) | $ 95,000
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CERAM QUANT-MG
APPLICATIONS : This nanoadditive is a specialty nanoceramic with outstanding high-temperature performance, which makes it very useful in thermal engineering, heating elements, crucibles, and refractory systems. It offers good corrosion resistance, high thermal conductivity, low electrical conductivity and it transparent to Infrared radiation.
It readily forms eutectics with other oxides to produce melts at surprisingly low temperatures and lowers glaze thermal expansion. It is a very effective matting agent and its (fatty) mattes are very resistant to crazing.
It is an effective anti-pathogen against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, yeast and biofilm.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 35930 m²/kg
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 2852 °C (5166 °F)
DOSE IN COATINGS* : 0.01 - 0.05 wt % (0.1 - 0.5g per litre)
DOSE IN CERAMIC BLEND* : 0.002 - 0.005 wt % of ceramic powder blend
AVERAGE DOSE IN CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL: 0.002 wt % for 12 - 18 % strength gain
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | $ 2,900
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | $ 28,000
1 kg (2.2 lb) | $ 110,000
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CERAM QUANT NANOFILLER
APPLICATIONS : UV filtering, Antibacterial even in the dark , Antifouling, Anticorrosion, porosity minimization, low thermal expansivity & enhanced mechanical (compressive) strength management, nano-pore filler.
Improves the elasticity of glazes by reducing the change in viscosity as a function of temperature and helps prevent crazing and shivering. In small amounts, it improves the development of glossy and brilliant surfaces and in moderate to high amounts, it produces matte and crystalline surfaces.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : 5nm (0.005 μm) Spherical Nanoparticles
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 41530 m²/kg
pH RANGE : 8 - 11
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 1975 °C (3587°F)
DOSE IN COATINGS* : 500 – 1500 μg/ml ( 0,5 - 1.5g per litre)
DOSE IN CERAMIC BLEND* : 0.003 - 0.005 wt % of ceramic powder blend
MATERIAL: AVERAGE DOSE IN CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL: 0.0013 wt % for 18 - 24 % compressive strength gain
*The fracture resistance increases with dose augmentation
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | $ 3,750
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | $ 36,000
1kg (2.2 lb) | $ 143,000
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CERAM QUANTFLEX
APPLICATIONS : UV filtering, Antibacterial even in the dark , Antifouling, Anticorrosion, porosity minimization, low thermal expansivity & enhances cold-crush strength i.e. mechanical (compressive & flexural) strength management, nano-crevice filler.
Improves the elasticity of glazes by reducing the change in viscosity as a function of temperature and helps prevent crazing and shivering. In small amounts, it improves the development of glossy and brilliant surfaces and in moderate to high amounts, it produces matte and crystalline surfaces.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin Sheets/Flakes ( < 1 nm Thickness)
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 63520 m²/kg
pH RANGE : 8 - 11
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 1975 °C (3587°F)
DOSE IN COATINGS* : 250 – 1000 μg/ml ( 0.25 - 1 g per litre)
DOSE IN CERAMIC BLEND* : 0.001 - 0.003 wt % of ceramic powder blend
AVERAGE DOSE IN CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL: 0.001 wt % for 20 - 30 % compressive strength gain and 12 - 23 % flexural/tensile strength gain
*The fracture resistance increases with dose augmentation
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | $ 4,150
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | $ 40,000
1kg (2.2 lb) | $ 159,000
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CERAM Q-SABI
APPLICATIONS : Helps in densification, increases hydration resistance and augments cold-crush strength, enhances flexural strength, Improves split tensile strength, Nano-Pigment for coloured cement tile.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin Sheets/Flakes ( < 1 nm Thickness)
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 495500 cm²/g
pH RANGE : 6 - 7
COLOUR : Earthy Yellow/Orange/blackish-Brown Nanopowder
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 1377 °C ( 2511 °F)
DOSE IN COATINGS* : 150 – 1000 μg/ml ( 0.15 - 1 g per litre or depending on the desired colour tone)
DOSE IN CERAMIC BLEND* : 0.001 - 0.1 wt % of ceramic powder blend
AVERAGE DOSE IN CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL: 0.0012 wt %
*Flexural strength and hydration resistance increase with dose augmentation
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | $ 3,500
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | $ 34,000
1 kg (2.2 lb) | $ 135,000
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CERAM Q-KIN
APPLICATIONS : Ultrafine 24 carat pinkish-purple/violet coloured gold nanopowder applicable to gold joinery (kintsugi) and or lacquer decoration (maki-e) techniques, Antibacterial , Anti-fungal, Pigment.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : < 10 nm (0.01 μm) Spherical Nanoparticles
COLOUR : Purple-White/Violet Nanopowder
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 1064 °C (1947.2°F)
DOSE IN COATINGS/GLAZE SUSPENSION : 0.01 - 0.1 wt % ( 0.1 - 1g per litre)
DOSE IN CERAMIC BLEND : As desired
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QUANTITY | PRICE
1 grams (0.035 oz.) | $ 750
100 grams (3.52 oz.) | $ 74,000
1 kg (2.2 lb) | $ 739,000
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CERAM QUANT-THERM
APPLICATIONS : For effective heat transport, X-ray radiation shielding, the absorption of Arsernic, heavy metals and antibiotic residue in water.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin Sheets/Flakes ( < 1 nm Thickness)
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 49550 m²/kg
COLOUR : Black/Blackish-Brown Nanopowder
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 1597 °C (2907 °F)
DOSE IN COATINGS* : 0.004 - 0.01 wt % (0.04 - 0.1g per litre)
DOSE IN CERAMIC BLEND* : 0.001 - 0.005 wt % of ceramic powder blend
AVERAGE DOSE IN CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL: 0.0012 wt %
*The fracture resistance increases with dose augmentation
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | $ 4,475
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | $ 44,000
1 kg (2.2 lb) | $ 175,000
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CERAM-QUANT PROTECT
APPLICATIONS : Scratch, wear and abrasion resistance, insulating, fire-retardant, pyro-optical, optical storage medium, energy storage, high thermal stress resistance.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 2715 °C (4919 °F)
DOSE IN COATINGS* : 0.05 - 0.15 wt % (0.5 - 1.5g per litre) or as needed
DOSE IN CERAMIC BLEND* : 0.05 - 0.07 wt % of ceramic powder blend
AVERAGE DOSE IN CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL: 0.01 wt %
*The fracture resistance increases with dose augmentation
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QUANTITY | PRICE
50 grams (1.76 oz.) | $ 4,000
500 grams (17.63 oz.) | $ 39,000
1 kg (2.2 lb) | $ 77,000
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