Protein fibres for advanced growing media.
Welcome to Grouse Fibre. We create advanced fibres and filaments from proteins, including casein fibre, utilizing biodegradable materials. These fibres are incorporated into growing media to produce advanced substrates for horticulture growers. Our innovations extend the technical capability of peat-free substrates and can significantly improve yield and reduce growing time across various horticultural environments through processes like wet spinning.
Fibre production technology
Advanced proteins
Polymer preparation
Polymer preparation
With funding from Innovate UK, we are developing protein feedstocks from abundant sources to create advanced fibres. Our research into casein from waste milk led to our first breakthrough in producing casein fibre, which is a key component in developing biodegradable materials through wet spinning techniques.
Polymer preparation
Polymer preparation
Polymer preparation
We understand that the key to success in advanced fibres production lies in meticulous attention to detail during the preparation of the dope, which refers to the polymer solutions used in creating innovative materials, including biodegradable materials and casein fibre. This precision is especially crucial in processes like wet spinning, particularly when working with technical casein.
Fibre creation
Downstream processing
Downstream processing
Advanced fibres are incredibly useful. The way they form, along with the macrostructures created, is as crucial as the materials they originate from, such as biodegradable materials like casein fibre. Our expertise in novel materials, particularly in technical casein and wet spinning processes, is driving breakthroughs in materials that are difficult to process.
Downstream processing
Downstream processing
Downstream processing
Our interest also extends into the downstream processing of advanced fibres and biodegradable materials. The methods we use to cool, heat, and dry our fibres, including casein fibre and technical casein, significantly affect the crystal formation and final properties of the fibre, especially in wet spinning.
Protein fibres for technical applications
Value Added
Our advanced fibres, particularly casein fibre, possess unique properties not found in other synthetics or natural polymers. With tunable hygroscopy and moisture retention, high nitrogen content, and biodegradability, these technical casein materials provide significant value for horticulture, industrial, and consumer applications, especially when utilizing wet spinning techniques.
