Research and development

Leading experts in zirconium chemistry

We built our expertise over the past 90 years and this is reflected in the multiple manufacturing platforms that have been developed to offer our customers top service and product variety.

Today, our team are consistently working with customers to innovate in zirconium chemistry across a range of applications.

Tailored solutions

We employ different approaches to tailor particle size to customer demands. This includes precipitation, de-agglomeration or re-agglomeration.

We have developed multiple platforms that allow us to manufacture materials with different levels of surface areas and porosities to suit the demands of any catalytic or ceramic application.

Our team have extended expertise in controlling not only the impurity profiles of our materials, but also doping in a wide range of elements to boost our products functionality.

Over many years , we pride ourselves in having developed close collaborations with our customers , research institutions and universities. This allows us to offer bespoke products to our customers as well as broaden our expertise and network.

Emiliana Dvininov

Director of Innovation, Zirconium

With 16 years at Luxfer, including 12 years in technical leadership, Emiliana ensures that we continuously stay at the forefront of Innovation in zirconium chemistry by providing tailored solutions to our customers and the markets we serve.







    Dave Scapens

    Chief Scientist Innovation

    Dave has worked at Luxfer MEL Technologies for 15 years. His role primarily focuses on innovation, exploring new materials, processes and applications, as well as technically supporting the existing catalysis and sorption areas of the business.







      Will Wiseman

      New Product Development Technical Lead

      With 17 years experience, Will’s background specialises in zirconium oxide materials and our reactive chemicals portfolio, along with working as part of the R&D team, developing the next line of new products.







        Zirconium product applications

        Advancing healthcare solutions with tailored materials.

        We manufacture a range of zirconium-based hydroxides with unique and versatile sorption.

        Soluble zirconium salts with differing counter ions for a wide range of applications.

        Zirconia possesses a remarkable set of properties that make it a versatile catalyst.

        Zirconium oxides for sensors, capacitors, and solid-state batteries.

        Zirconia in green energy applications, allowing our partners to achieve their net-zero strategies.

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        We are passionate about what we do, the products we develop, and our long-term partnerships with our customers, and that passion starts with our people.

        Design with magnesium

        For information on how to Design with Magnesium register for our design guide

        Find your new career

        We are passionate about what we do, the products we develop, and our long-term partnerships with our customers, and that passion starts with our people.

        Find your new career

        We are passionate about what we do, the products we develop, and our long-term partnerships with our customers, and that passion starts with our people.

        Design with magnesium

        For information on how to Design with Magnesium register for our design guide