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Textile Waste Recycling by Biological Methods

Detailed Technology Description

This project developed a novel bioprocess which makes use of textile waste for the sustainable production of different value-added products, such as glucose, synthetic fibre, bioplastics, bio-chemicals and bio-surfactants.

The process consists of pre-treatment, enzymatic hydrolysis and melt-spinning. The enzymes efficiently degrade the natural fibre (i.e. cotton) in the textile waste
into glucose, leaving the highly pure polyester residues for the subsequent re-spinning process. These materials are applicable to a wide range of industries.

Award:
Gold Medal in the 46th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (2018)

Type of Cooperation

Licensing

Countries

China
EEC
USA

Application Date

2019-01-22
2019-01-30
2018-02-01

Application No.

201880002908.2
18836447.5
15/886018

Country/Region

Hong Kong

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