Previous Projects

We have worked as partners in some highly successful projects that have now come to a close.

For further information, please see the individual projects below.

Sustainable bio-derived resins and fibres

Biocomp

New classes of engineering composite materials from renewable resources.
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BioCompass

Sustainability assessment to overcome barriers to renewable construction.
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BioStruct

BioStruct is developing the next generation of advanced wood-based composites that can be used in demanding, high-value technical applications.
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Combine

The Combine project aimed to develop high performance bio-derived composites for structural applications by using innovative combinations of natural fibres and bio-plastics.
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ECOTRANS

The development of fire retardant structural composites using natural fibres and furan resins for mass transit vehicles.
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NATEX

NATEX developed aligned textiles from natural fibres for use as high strength reinforcements for structural composite parts using bio and oil-based thermoplastic and thermoset resins.
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Self-Reinforced Plastics

ESPRIT

The ESPRIT project was centred on developing self-reinforced plastics (SRPs) into new areas of processing and performance.
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The FuturePlas project aimed to reduce the weight and improve the performance of plastic components by developing the next generation of lightweight, high strength, recyclable polymers.
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SmartPress 2

This Grant for R&D Development Project followed the successful conclusion of the Grant for R&D Research Project 'SmartPress' project in 2005. That project had proved the feasibility of moulding simple shapes from single polymer composites.
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Recycle

Research and development of polypropylene fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composite materials, processing techniques and applications.
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Nanocomposites

POLYFIRE

The Polyfire project will develop and scale-up techniques for processing halogen-free flame retardant nanocomposite materials and coatings based on unsaturated polyester resins and nanoclays.
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Pronacom

A fundamental study of the processing-structure-properties of nanocomposites for industrial applications.
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SureFire

Next generation fire-resistant lightweight structural materials.
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Carbon Fibre Composites

FibreCycle

The FibreCycle project aimed to develop processes for recovering and recycling carbon fibre and reusing it in high value products.
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Applications

CurvedNFR

Development of curved non-ferrous reinforcements for concrete applications.
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Technology News

NetComposites can now offer further analysis of the rheological properties of thermoplastics. Our Technology Team has been trained to carry out Melt Flow Index (MFI) characterization using our in-house equipment.
21 May 2013

NetComposites are currently engaged in adding a motorised auto feeder to their prepreg oven, which should improve both throughput and quality of the prepreg we make. The system is under construction at the moment, and is intended to be complete by 24th May 2013.
14 May 2013

As a result of recent research proposal successes we're looking for an additional Development Engineer to join our Technology Team. Our new projects include one that will investigate the use of eco-innovative materials in buildings for healthier indoor environments, another that will investigate novel coatings and tooling for short cycle time resin transfer moulding, and a third that will develop new multi-material tape-laying techniques for highly optimised structures. If you have (or expect to receive) a good degree in chemistry, materials science or engineering and are looking for an exciting role at the cutting edge of composite materials technology then we'd be interested in speaking with you. Click here for more details.
7 May 2013

The FRBioComp quarterly meeting was held earlier this month. The project has studied the effect of scouring processes on commingled flax-thermoplastic fibre fabrics. The effect of scouring on the uptake of fire retardant fabric treatments was quantified followed by measurements of composite mechanical properties and reaction to fire. It was not possible to prove any benefit from scouring so future work will omit this step, thus saving time and cost. The results of this work will be presented at ICCM 19. More information about the project can be found at www.frbiocomp.org.uk.
30 April 2013

Our technology team are starring in capability videos - coming soon to our company website!
24 April 2013

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