Twin screw extrusion of formulations developed at PIPE Phase 1 - use of polymeric solid wastes to manufacture orthopedic orthoses / immobilizers

• Grant number: 18/18771-7
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Innovative Research in Small Business - PIPE
• Start date: November 01, 2020
• End date: April 30, 2023
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Materials and Metallurgical Engineering - Nonmetallic Materials
• Principal Investigator: Gustavo Trindade Valio
• Grantee: Gustavo Trindade Valio
• Company: Gustavo Trindade Valio
• CNAE: Fabricação de laminados planos e tubulares de material plástico ; Fabricação de artefatos de material plástico não especificados anteriormente
• City: São Carlos
• Associated research grant: 17/08575-3 - Polymeric solid waste use to manufacture orthosis/orthopedic immobilizers, AP.PIPE
• Associated scholarship(s): 21/04239-4 - Clinical trials preparation and monitoring, BP.TT; 21/04240-2 - Assistance for the clinical trial preparation and monitoring, BP.TT; 20/13841-7 - Double screw extrusion of the formulations developed in PIPE phase 1: use of solid polymeric residues for the manufacture of orthoses/orthopedic immobilizers, BP.PIPE

Abstract

The project aims to understand and adapt the process of manufacturing a material to be used in orthoses and a substitute of orthopedic gypsum developed with formulations already tested (PIPE Phase 1). The study will be carry out in a small scale for later large scale manufacture. The product, because it is produced with low cost material, will have a highly competitive value with similar products currently used in Brazil, all of which are imported, and globally. In addition, the proposed product can be used as a substitute for orthopedic gypsum with many competitive advantages. (AU)