Expected results & impact
What changes when microfibers are captured and upcycled where textile wastewater is produced.
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Microplastic reduction
Removal of PET and PA microfibers at the source, preventing their release into aquatic environments and agricultural soils via sewage sludge.
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Fossil resource replacement
Localized, circular production of high-value platform chemicals (e.g., glycolic acid, caprolactam, terephthalic acid) and bioactive scaffolds, substituting petrochemical feedstocks.
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Zero-brine & water circularity
On-site purification enabling up to 70% wastewater reuse in textile operations alongside concentrated nutrient recycling.
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Energy-efficient infrastructure
Direct use of solar light and low-overpotential electro-microbial systems to ensure minimal carbon and energy footprints.