Manufacture and functionalization of nanopowders, electroplating additives and DLC-coated cardiac implants
PlasmaChem GmbH
Berlin-Adlershof (headquarters, production, research) · Mainz (former location until 2005)New on Amplifa
About PlasmaChem
PlasmaChem GmbH was founded in 1993 in Mainz and has been based in the Berlin technology region of Adlershof since 2005. The company develops and produces nanomaterials such as NanoDiamonds, NanoCeramics and NanoMetals on an industrial scale using Controlled Detonation Synthesis (CDS) and Hot Plasma Jet Synthesis (HPJS). In addition, nanopowders are functionalized by chemical and low-temperature plasma processes and processed into ready-to-use products such as nano-abrasives, lubricant additives and composite nano-suspensions for electroplating. Another business area is patented cardiac implants (BioDiamond) with a biocompatible diamond-like carbon coating on surgical stainless steel 316L, as well as contact lens developments, which were transferred in 2004 to Lenswista AG in cooperation with Bayer AG. Services include custom synthesis, BET surface analysis, sedimentation analysis, carbon analysis, NanoLuminograph measurements and AFM/STM scanning probe measurements. Cooperations exist, among others, with Humboldt University of Berlin and with customers such as Siemens AG and Bayer AG.
- Site
- Berlin
- Processes
- Controlled Detonation Synthesis (CDS) of nanomaterials, Hot Plasma Jet Synthesis (HPJS) of nanoparticles, Plasma Modification of Nanomaterials / chemical and low-temperature plasma modification of, DLC coating (Diamond-Like Carbon, biocompatible nano-layers) for cardiac implants, Manufacture of cardiac implants (heart implants, BioDiamond, drug-eluting and bioresorbable, Composite nano-suspensions for electroplating and chemical metal deposition, Nano-abrasives for lapping and polishing, BET surface analysis (multipoint BET, nitrogen, Belsorp-Mini) incl. micro-/mesopore analysis
- Materials
- NanoDiamonds (detonation nanodiamond), Graphite/Diamond Nano-Mixture, NanoCeramics, NanoMetals, Carbon nanoparticles (graphene, carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, graphite), Oxide nanoparticles, Non-oxide nanoparticles, Metal nanoparticles
- Certificates
- BET surface analysis, Sedimentation analysis, AFM/STM/STS, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1993
- Industries
- Nanotechnology, Medical technology/biomedicine, Electroplating, Lubricant additives, Optics/semiconductors (lapping, polishing), Catalysis and pharmaceuticals
- 01
Precursor material
- 02
Controlled Detonation Synthesis (CDS) or Hot Plasma Jet Synthesis (HPJS)
- 03
Purification of the nanopowders
- 04
Plasma modification/functionalization of the nanoparticle surfaces
- 05
Formulation into suspensions, abrasives and additives
- 06
Analytics (BET, sedimentation, NanoLuminograph, AFM/STM)
- 07
Sales and custom synthesis
Materials & Processes
NanoDiamonds (detonation nanodiamond)
Primary particle size approx. 4 nm, used as nano-abrasive, electroplating additive and lubricant additive.
NanoCeramics
Ceramic nanoparticles from detonation and plasma synthesis, including plasmonic nanoceramics (TINOHEAT).
NanoMetals
Metallic nanoparticles of industrial origin for technical applications.
Carbon nanoparticles (graphene, CNTs, fullerenes, graphite)
Carbon-based nanomaterials from the General Catalogue.
Quantum Dots (InP/ZnS, AgInS2, perovskite)
Hydrophilic and hydrophobic quantum dots, among others for labelling and optoelectronics.
Barium titanate nanoparticles
Piezoelectric nanoparticles, newly added to the catalogue in 2024.
Surgical stainless steel 316L
Substrate material of the BioDiamond cardiac implants.
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC)
Biocompatible nanolayer as a barrier against the leaching of metal ions (Cr, Ni, Mo).
Monodisperse polymer beads
Polymer microparticles from 0.25 µm to 10 µm for calibration and labelling applications.
Locations
Berlin-Adlershof
DEHeadquarters, production, sales, research
- Lot size
- Gram range up to tons per month
- Materials
- NanoDiamonds, NanoCeramics, NanoMetals
- Industrial detonation reactors (CDS)
- Belsorp-Mini BET analyzer
- Absolute Sedimentation Gauge ASG-K7701
- Nano-Luminograph (prototype)
- AFM/STM/STS scanning probe microscopy
Components & Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled Detonation Synthesis (CDS) of nanomaterialsCasting | – | – | tons per month (industrial scale) | – | NanoDiamonds, NanoCeramics, NanoMetals |
| Hot Plasma Jet Synthesis (HPJS) of nanoparticlesCasting | – | – | – | – | NanoDiamonds, NanoCeramics, NanoMetals |
| Plasma Modification of Nanomaterials / chemical and low-temperature plasma modification ofSurface | – | – | – | – | Nanopowder, ultradisperse materials |
| DLC coating (Diamond-Like Carbon, biocompatible nano-layers) for cardiac implantsSurface | – | – | – | – | surgical stainless steel 316L |
| Manufacture of cardiac implants (heart implants, BioDiamond, drug-eluting and bioresorbableAssembly | – | – | – | – | stainless steel 316L, DLC |
| Composite nano-suspensions for electroplating and chemical metal depositionSurface | – | – | – | – | Cr, Ni, Cu, Au, Ag, Sn |
| Nano-abrasives for lapping and polishingSurface | – | – | – | – | NanoDiamonds |
| BET surface analysis (multipoint BET, nitrogen, Belsorp-Mini) incl. micro-/mesopore analysisTesting | – | – | – | 1 sample | powders, catalysts, pharmaceuticals, porous particles |
| Sedimentation analysis (Absolute Sedimentation Gauge, sedimentation kinetics ofTesting | – | – | – | approx. 300 ml colloidal suspension | colloidal suspensions of nano- and microparticles |
| Carbon AnalysisTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Custom Synthesis (tailored synthesis)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nano-Luminograph analysis (temperature transitions in the topmost surface layers, DSC-like analysis,Testing | depth resolution approx. 5 nm | approx. 20 x 20 mm × approx. 20 mm | – | – | thin layers, coatings, films on metal foil, micro-/nanostructured samples |
| Scanning probe measurements of modified surfaces and nano-objects (AFM/STM/STS, Scanning ProbeTesting | – | – | – | – | surfaces, nano-objects |
| Ultra-thin film technologiesSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial detonation reactors (for Controlled Detonation Synthesis) | – | – | – | – | Berlin-Adlershof |
| BET surface analyzer | Bel Japan Belsorp-Mini | – | volumetric N2 measurement; pretreatment up to 300°C under vacuum/nitrogen | – | Berlin |
| Absolute Sedimentation Gauge (ASG-K7701) incl. analytical balance, RS 232 | PlasmaChem ASG-K7701 | – | – | – | Berlin |
| Nano-Luminograph (prototype, commercial series unit in development) | PlasmaChem | 1 | temperature range -196°C to 100°C (optionally up to 350°C) | – | Berlin |
| Scanning probe microscopy (AFM/STM/STS) | – | – | – | – | Berlin-Adlershof (Research Facilities) |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Testing
Material characterization is carried out, among other methods, by multipoint BET measurement (Belsorp-Mini), direct sedimentation measurement, NanoLuminography with approx. 5 nm depth resolution and scanning probe methods (AFM/STM/STS). No certificates are specified.
| Evidence | Berlin-Adlershof |
|---|---|
| BET surface analysis | |
| Sedimentation analysis | |
| AFM/STM/STS | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1993
Foundation of PlasmaChem GmbH in Mainz
- 1998
Start of manufacturing patented cardiac implants (BioDiamond) with DLC nanocoating
- 2004
Foundation of Lenswista AG in cooperation with Bayer AG (contact lenses for extended wear)
- 2005
Relocation from Mainz to Berlin-Adlershof; launch of the first nanomaterials general catalogue
- 2015
Quantum Dots shown at a SONY exhibition; distribution agreement with 3D-nano (Poland); win of the 1st phase of the EU project TINOHEAT
- 2024
1st edition of the current General Catalogue Nanomaterials