Year-long textile microfibre upcycling project begins
20/01/2023
Xeros’s XFilter technology captures microfibres inside washing machines. The device can be engineered for use in any washer, the company says, and is available in either XF1 or XF2 form, designed for domestic machines or commercial laundries, respectively.
University of Surrey academics, meanwhile, have developed a method to convert these tiny textile fibres into clean hydrogen and solid carbon nanomaterials alongside a team from North Carolina State University. The by-products can then be used in batteries, solar cells and more.
From this month, a team led by Dr Melis Duyar will apply their process to Xeros’ commercially available filters, which Dr Duyar described as “a big step forward towards developing a viable, real-world solution”.
On behalf of Xeros, application development director, Dr Paul Servin, said that he hoped the project will “lead the way to future separated collection of microfibres from washing machines, tumble dryers and vacuum cleaners for the purpose of upcycling into a higher valued product.”
Xeros' XF1 filtration device for domestic washing machines. Credit: Xeros Technology
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