Integration of novel cellulose fibres for sustainable blown film manufacture

聚合物价格上涨（约1300英镑/吨），聚合物供应减少和生产成本增加正在质疑欧盟聚乙烯制造的可持续性。CCm Research Ltd开发了一种新的原材料替代品，可以将原料成本大幅降低约240英镑/吨，同时还具有30%的聚合物替代、20%的节能和增强机械性能的可持续性优势。该可行性研究旨在证明将这些新型纤维素纤维有效地整合到8- 20微米的薄吹塑膜中的小规模技术可行性。纤维稳定性、工艺集成、材料验证和经济性将在项目中进行评估和管理，以形成未来发展和工业承诺的技术和商业案例。由此产生的重量更轻、强度更高的复合材料提供了可持续性和多样化的机会。英国聚乙烯工业公司将为该项目提供工业指导。

Increasing polymer prices (c.£1300/T), decreasing polymer availability & increasing production costs are questioning the sustainability of EU polythene manufacture. CCm Research Ltd has developed a novel raw material substitute that can dramatically reduce feedstock costs by c.£240/T, alongside further sustainability benefits of 30% polymer replacement, 20% energy savings & enhanced mechanical properties. This feasibility study seeks to demonstrate the small-scale technical feasibility of effectively integrating these novel cellulose fibres within thin blown films of 8-20micron. Fibre stability, process integration, material validation & economics will be assessed & managed within the project to form the technical & commercial case for future development & for industrial commitment. The resultant lighter weight, stronger composite material offers sustainability & diversification opportunities. British Polythene Industries plc will provide industrial steering to this project.