Recycling: Researchers separate cotton from polyester in blended fabric

Source: Science Daily

Researchers found they could separate blended cotton and polyester fabric using enzymes — nature’s tools for speeding chemical reactions. Ultimately, they hope their findings will lead to a more efficient way to recycle the fabric’s component materials, thereby reducing textile waste.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/03/230320143826.htm