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Microwaves speed up chemical recycling

November 1st, 2024

A team at the University of Delaware investigated microwave-assisted glycolysis of postconsumer mixed textile waste, pictured before (left) and after treatment. Not having to separate textiles by fiber type would enable mass recycling. Image: University of Delaware What microwaves do to speed up cooking can also be applied to chemical recycling of mixed fibers. University […]

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