Protein fibres for technical applications
Value add
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.
Applications
Horticulture
Our first use case is as a component in growing media for professional horticulture. Our protein fibres combine hygroscopy, nutrients and porosity management to enable better alternative to peat.
Agriculture
With funding from Innovate UK we are developing a protein fibre nonwoven for agriculture. This can replace plastics in mulch mats to protect crops in a soil friendly way.
Industrial
Fibres are useful. We are working with partners to demonstrate the qualities of our fibres to meet the needs of specialist industrial applications. Expect to find our fibres in future filtration, insulation and built environment products.
Biomedical
Protein fibres have tunable moisture retention and biosorbable properties. This makes them highly compatible with in vivo environments relevant for implantables and wound care.