GraNet - Graphene / Polypropylene Composite Nets for Filtration
Lead Participant:
DELSTAR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Abstract
This project uses graphene to produce composites with polyolefins to give a step change in performance for
lightweight extruded oriented products used in specialist applications. The project team will;
• gain an understanding of how graphene can enhance the performance of polymer composites, especially in
relation to physical strength and operating temperature.
• develop techniques to achieve dispersion of graphene into a polymer matrix at production scale without
damaging the platelet structure and reducing the benefits of addition.
• understand what impact graphene has on polymer processability and rheological properties, including trials
at production scale (processing up to 2.5kg of graphene to produce 250kg of composite)
• model the impact that addition of graphene has on product cost at predicted volumes.
• develop a value proposition for prototype products and gain feedback from customers in the target markets
lightweight extruded oriented products used in specialist applications. The project team will;
• gain an understanding of how graphene can enhance the performance of polymer composites, especially in
relation to physical strength and operating temperature.
• develop techniques to achieve dispersion of graphene into a polymer matrix at production scale without
damaging the platelet structure and reducing the benefits of addition.
• understand what impact graphene has on polymer processability and rheological properties, including trials
at production scale (processing up to 2.5kg of graphene to produce 250kg of composite)
• model the impact that addition of graphene has on product cost at predicted volumes.
• develop a value proposition for prototype products and gain feedback from customers in the target markets
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