Deakin University’s Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialization Hub (REACH) has partnered with Samsara Eco, both based in Australia, to accelerate enzymatic recycling solutions for plastics and textiles. Samsara Eco’s AI-designed enzymes break down synthetic fibers such as nylon 6,6 and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into monomers that can be rebuilt into virgin-quality materials, enabling true circularity. Deakin researchers are studying the impact of dyes, textile finishes, and coatings on fiber breakdown to refine recycling processes.
“We are laser-focused on creating true circularity and that means finding a solve for all plastics,” said Paul Riley, founder and CEO of Samsara Eco. “Our research collab-oration with Deakin will support our efforts to recycle more waste at speed, scale and with precision.”
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