Our expertise in producing small-sized particles, controlling morphology, optimizing particle size and distribution, and offering various doping options positions us as a partner of choice in advanced material solutions for medical applications.
1- Biomaterials: Zirconia Composite Powders and Slurries
Tailored ZTA Solutions for Bioceramics and Cutting Tools
Baikowski®’s ZTA products, which combine tailored alumina and zirconia, exhibits high chemical purity, homogeneous particle distribution, and fine microstructures, to meet the stringent demands of medical applications such as prostheses or implants.
Our customization know how allows us to optimize composition to enhance mechanical properties for medical needs like superior resistance to shocks and wear. It is the case of scalpels and cutting tools inserts that require sharpness and strength to make precise incisions with minimal wear over time.
Available in forms such as spray-dried powders and slurries, our ZTA products integrate seamlessly into various manufacturing processes.
Moreover, our commitment to quality is underscored by our ISO 22000 certification for food safety, ensuring our products meet stringent European pharmacopeia standards, and ISO 14001 certification for environmental management.
Nanozirconia with High Refractive Index for Dental and Optical Applications
In dental applications, zilight®, with its nano-zirconia particles as small as 5nm, is an ideal choice for dental prosthetics, ensuring durability, aesthetic appeal, and long-term health benefits. Nano-zirconia is biocompatible, brings also radiopacity and thanks to its small size can yield to translucent materials.
Additionally, filyxio® YbF3 nanofillers, provides high radiopacity and stronger mechanical properties, but also improved color stability and translucency. filyxio® is the smallest filler on the market, making it ideal for achieving high depths of cure in dental composites.
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In optical applications, zilight® provides customizable refractive index, essential for ophthalmic coatings and displays, without compromising transparency and haze. This results in high-performance optical materials with enhanced scratch and wear resistance.
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2- Alumina, ceria and silica for Finishing Polishing
As a leading fine minerals manufacturer, Baikowski® is also committed to finishing polishing of surgical instruments, diagnostic tools, optical components, implants and beyond.
For that purpose, we design custom abrasives powders and slurries such as high-purity alumina, ceria, and silica. Regarding alumina for instance, we can play on the size of the particles and the particle size distribution in order to fit the most closely with the required surface finish, but also tailor the alpha alumina rate into a gamma alumina matrix.
Alumina solutions for Metal Finishing Polishing
High-purity alumina offers exceptional hardness and abrasive qualities necessary for achieving smooth and precise finishes on surgical tools and implants. A polished surface reduces the risk of tissue irritation and promotes better integration with body tissues.
Baikowski®’s alumina powders and slurries are engineered for optimal particle size and purity, ensuring that the polishing process minimizes surface roughness while maintaining the integrity and sharpness of metal instruments.
High Purity Alumina for Optical kiss- Polishing
High-purity alumina is essential for polishing optical components used in diagnostic tools such as endoscopes and microscopes for instance, as well as for lenses, mirrors and prisms.
The exceptional purity of Baikowski®’s alumina ensures that no impurities compromise the optical clarity of these components. As to the controlled particle size distribution of our solutions, a flawless finish that enhance light transmission and image clarity can be achieved.
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Ceria and Silica-Based Polishing Solutions in the medical field
Cerium Oxide (CeO2):
Cerium oxide is commonly used for polishing delicate surfaces like those found in ophthalmic implants or microfluidic devices. Its mild abrasive properties make it suitable too for softer materials, such as certain plastics used in medical devices. For more information on Baikowski® Japan tailored ceria solutions for medical applications, please contact us.
Silica (SiO2):
Silica, particularly in the form of colloidal silica, is a very fine polishing material used for achieving high surface finishes with minimal defect formation. It is ideal for polishing delicate surfaces or materials prone to scratching. However, for a high degree of surface smoothness, especially on harder substrates such as stainless steel, titanium and ceramics, alumina is generally preferred.
By constantly expanding our knowledge of materials science and surface, Baikowski® delivers innovative solutions that meet the needs of the medical industry.
Our tailored bioceramic solutions are meticulously engineered to meet the stringent demands of modern medical applications, ensuring superior performance, safety, and durability.
Baikowski® Group have also a strong expertise based on alumina, silica, ceria abrasive grains and chemical agents, including metal and optical polishing, especially when precision and/or selectivity in material removal are demanding.