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MINEPIPE
Development of PE100-based formulations with high abrasion resistance for the production of high-performance pipes

Challenge

To develop PE100-based formulations with high abrasion resistance for the production of high-performance pipes.

Solution

To develop new polymer formulations that enable the production of pipes with high abrasion resistance while also ensuring the possibility of recycling the materials at the end of their service life. New processing agents will be synthesised to reduce the melt viscosity of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), thereby improving its compatibility with PE100 and enabling their co-extrusion.

Objectives, Activities and Results expected / achieved

Development of additives that enable the processing of UHMWPE/PE100; Extrusion processing of UHMWPE/PE100 blends; Improvement of the abrasion resistance of PE100-based formulations; Development of a highly abrasion-resistant, recyclable pipe for the mining industry.

Project Reference

COMPETE2030-FEDER-01429900

Funding


Intervention Region

Portugal

Total Investment

1.067.668,80

IPN Investment

442.313,60

Total Eligible

1.067.668,80

IPN Eligible

442.313,60

EC Funding – Total

735.532,91

EC Funding – IPN

375.966,56

Duration

36 Months

Start Date

2025-04-01

End Date

2028-03-31

Approval Date

2025-02-07

Consortium

COMPONIT, LDA
Instituto Pedro Nunes

Keywords

PE pipes;
Mining industry;
Abrasion resistance.
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