Advanced fibres from proteins
Grouse Fibre turns waste proteins into unique materials.
Fibre production technology
Abundant and programmable proteins
Abundant and programmable proteins
Abundant and programmable proteins
At Grouse Fibre we believe that existing proteins can be modified to provide the building blocks we need. Our research into casein from waste milk led to our first breakthrough in producing designer protein fibres.
Polymer preparation
Abundant and programmable proteins
Abundant and programmable proteins
Creating fibres from proteins requires more understanding of how these chains interact and unfold to create linear structures. We are working on programmable proteins that can best create linear networks. Starting with abundant proteins, we engineer out materials to control the micro and macro properties of our materials.
Fibre creation
Abundant and programmable proteins
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
Unique structures with proteins.
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.
Unique structures with proteins.
Unique structures with proteins.
Unique structures with proteins.
Experimenting with casein we have formed hollow-core tubular structures. Proteins, in the right geometry can provide the building blocks to create novel devices. This is where it gets interesting.
Application Case Study
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.
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.
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