Glass, though perceived as a simple material contributes significantly, to the advancement of society. It has provided transformative progress in diverse areas such as applications in diverse fields such as medicine, electronics, high speed communication, architecture and transportation.
Flexibility in the composition of glass enables its properties to be fine-tuned for a vast range of applications. At the heart of glass performance improvement however even though prior unknown, lies a key asset dating as far back as the 4th century, with the well-famed Lycurgus Cup - nanotechnology.
THE NECESSITY OF NANOTECHNOLOGY
The strength/toughness of a material, is a measure of the extent to which it can absorb energy and or be deformed, without fracturing. Even though glass is currently being reinforced with superficial treatments such as chemical coatings, the overall brittleness of the underlying glass itself, remains a matter that should be addressed with more surgical precision.
The necessity hence, is to create glass systems wherein, a desired (multi-)functionality isn't limited to a surface coating that can be scratched or weathered away with time upon exposure to the elements but rather, the glass product carries the functional features as an integral part of the glass composite.
To achieve this whilst reinforcing the glass system against fracture, ultrafine quantum-phase (i.e. sub 20 nm) nanomaterials are quite useful as they can be incorporated in minute doses, whilst proficiently delivering the necessary functionality under a broad spectrum of operational conditions.
OUR SOLUTION
Our solutions consist of high surface area nanopowders with carefully chosen chemical compositions, strategically selected nanoparticle size to benefit from quantum effects and redefined crystal structure, to wield the strength of nanoarchitecture, for unique and heightened functionality.
With our atomically-architectured ultrafine nanopowders, we enable the development of high-performance glass systems with feature augmentations such as:
Enhanced optical transparency for improved microscopy and energy harvest
Tailored optical properties
Higher mechanical strength at lighter weight and low porosity
Enhanced thermal transport for energy conservation
Stain-resistance
UV filtering with transparency
Antimicrobial and anti-fungal protection without requiring photo-activation
Attenuation of ionising nuclear radiation
Our nanopowders are customized in both size and composition, for the seamless integration of their distinct and unique functionalities during the glass manufacturing process. The nanopowders also provide for durability as well as aesthetic preservation. Be the target application a set of solid-state laser components, smartphone or portable device screens, optical fibres, lenses for microscopes and cameras, wave guides or technically-demanding glass walls and solar panel windows.
PRODUCTS
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USAGE : Add the nanopowder(s) at the desired dose to your glass blend, disperse thoroughly, then proceed as usual.
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QUARTERLY ( 5 % ) | BI-ANNUALLY ( 10 % ) | ANNUALLY ( 15 % )
QG-M
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 2852 °C (5166 °F)
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 35930 m²/kg
REFRACTIVE INDEX : 1.71
DOSAGE : 0.005 - 0.007 wt % of glass blend (or as needed for designated applications)
APPLICATIONS : Helps decrease crystallization temperature and facilitates the phase transformation from β-quartz to β-spodumene in lithium-aluminosilicate glass-ceramics. Effective Antipathogen against bacteria, yeast and biofilm.
QG-C
NANOARCHITECTURE : Hollow Spherical Nanoparticles ( diameter < 25 nm)
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 38800 m²/kg
COLOUR : WHITE NANOPOWDER
REFRACTIVE INDEX : 1.59
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 1339 °C (2442°F)
DOSAGE : 0.003 - 0.005 wt % of glass blend (or as needed for designated applications)
APPLICATIONS : Stabilizer, nanofiller, flexural strength, fracture toughness, resist micro-crack propagation, helps to improve both the mechanical and chemical strength of glass body, reduce shrinkage resulting from firing.
QG-I FLEX
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin Sheets/Flakes ( < 1 nm Thickness)
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 63520 m²/kg
COLOUR : Bright Wihite Nanopowder
REFRACTIVE INDEX : 2.029
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 1975 °C (3587°F)
DOSAGE : 0.001 - 0.003 wt % of glass blend (or as needed for designated applications)
APPLICATIONS : Enhanced UV filtering, Antibacterial, Antifouling, Anticorrosion, porosity minimization, low thermal expansivity & enhanced mechanical (compressive & flexural) strength management, crevice nanofiller.
QG-THERM
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin Sheets/Flakes ( < 1 nm Thickness)
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 49550 m²/kg
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 1597 °C (2907 °F)
COLOUR : Black/Blackish-Brown Nanopowder
REFRACTIVE INDEX : 2.42
DOSAGE : As needed for designated applications
APPLICATIONS : Effective heat transport, gamma radiation shielding, absorption of Arsernic, heavy metals and antibiotic residue.