What the technology includes
- Stabilising and strengthening mineral deposits such as chalk and sandstone using selective mineralisation (patent pending — UK Patent Application 1914405.4; PCT/GB2020/052398)
- Controlled ion-release glass powders for anti-microbial applications
- Bioactive materials that attach to tissue and bone to promote healing and resist infection
A tunable carrier glass
We have developed a suite of carrier glasses tailored to the environment in which they will be deployed, to cope with the demands of pH, temperature and surrounding fluids. These base compositions — containing phosphorus, sodium and calcium among other elements — are combined with specific ions that give the glass its functionality.
The carrier glass can be modified to control dissolution time from less than an hour to many months, depending on how long ion release is desired.
Shaped for the job
The nature of glass enables it to be formed into designed shapes such as microspheres, flakes, fibres or granules. These shapes can be used to control packing density and flow characteristics, or to add an additional level of control over dissolution behaviour.
Markets & products
The technology we have developed is applicable to the medical, military, and oil & gas markets. Explore our markets & products →