The chemical process uses zinc oxide as a catalyst to separate polyester, nylon, cotton, and spandex in mixed fiber textiles.
In an ambition to address the existing recycling challenges of mixed fiber textiles, scientists are addressing the fast fashion industry’s waste via a new chemical method.
In contrast to other catalysts, zinc oxide seemed to provide a relatively benign environmental profile. Microwave-assisted processes have shown a reduction in the global warming potential compared to traditional petroleum-driven pathways, suggesting a more sustainable approach overall, the author noted.produces approximately 92 million tons of textile waste globally each year, with less than one percent being recycled. Some of the mixed fibers are harder to recycle than others.
The chemical was then tested using an acidic solvent on a polyester-cotton textile as well as a spandex-nylon blended textile. The result showed that both the cotton and nylon retained their integrity.
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