Manchester Nanomaterials Ltd partnered with CEAMS to develop a proof-of-concept for an exciting class of polymers that possess interesting thermal management properties coupled with end-of-life circularity, laying the foundation for the company to expand into a new market.
Thermoset and thermoplastics are valuable to many industries, offering application versatility, durability in extreme environments and manufacturing flexibility. However, due to significant circularity challenges, these polymers are facing increased scrutiny as sectors move towards greener manufacturing practices and sustainable supply chains.
For the polymer industry to successfully transition toward a sustainable future, a new generation of polymers that can achieve both higher performance and circularity must be found.
Recognising a gap in the market Manchester Nanomaterials Ltd collaborated with CEAMS partner, the Henry Royce Institute (Royce), to explore a life-for-life replacement of currently thermal management polymers with improved end-of-life reprocessability.
“This project with CEAMS has laid the groundwork for a new generation of functional sustainable polymers. We are excited to continue developing these sustainable polymers, with the aim of delivering a material that not only meets the performance demands of industry but also contributes to a more circular economy”
Manchester Nanomaterials Ltd
Learn more about this exciting collaboration here.
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The Centre of Expertise in Advanced Materials and Sustainability (CEAMS) is funded as part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s (DSIT) Innovation Accelerator programme. It will build on existing capability anchoring strategic businesses to the area.
Initially funded as a two-year pilot, CEAMS is led by a consortium of expert partners, including: Rochdale Development Agency (RDA), Henry Royce Institute, National Physical Laboratory (NPL), High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVM Catapult) and its centres: Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), National Composites Centre (NCC), Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC).
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