Protein fibres for advanced growing media.
Welcome to Grouse Fibre. We create fibres and filaments from proteins.
We add these fibres to growing media to create advanced substrates for horticulture growers. We extend the technical capability of peat-free substrate and can improve the yield and growing time across horticultural environments.
Fibre production technology
Advanced proteins
Polymer preparation
Polymer preparation
With funding from Innovate UK we are developing protein feedstocks from abundant sources. Our research into casein from waste milk led to our first breakthrough.
Polymer preparation
Polymer preparation
Polymer preparation
We know that the secret to success in fibre production is attention to detail in the preparation of the dope which is another term for the polymer solutions.
Fibre creation
Downstream processing
Downstream processing
Fibres are useful. How they form and the macrostructures created is as important as what they formed from. Our know-how in novel materials is helping us make breakthroughs in difficult to process materials.
Downstream processing
Downstream processing
Downstream processing
Our interest also extends into the downsteam processing of materials. How we cool, heat and dry our fibres affects the crystal formation and final properties of the fibre.
Protein fibres for technical applications
Value Added
Our protein fibres posses unique properties not found in other synthetics or natural polymers. Tunable hygroscopy and moisture retention, high nitrogen content, biodegradability. This can bring significant value add for horticulture, industrials and consumer applications.
