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US researchers develop waterproof coatings from upcycled textile waste
Oct 12, 2024
Insights
- A Cornell research group led by Juan Hinestroza has developed a low-temperature method to create waterproof coatings from discarded textiles, using eco-friendly solvents.
- It aims to reduce reliance on harmful chemicals in textile manufacturing and upcycle old clothing.
- The study demonstrates that metal-organic frameworks can be synthesised from polyester fabrics.