Upcycling of enzymatically recovered amino acids from textile waste blends: Approaches for production of valuable bioproducts

Researchers at the Institute of Environmental Biotechnology, BOKU University in Austria developed a sustainable method to recycle blended wool-polyester textile waste using enzymatic hydrolysis followed by microbial valorization. Using the INFORS HT Multitron Standard incubator shaker, they cultivated Chlorella vulgaris and Rhodotorula mucilaginosa on recovered wool hydrolysates, producing valuable bioproducts including natural pigments and lipids. This innovative process transforms textile waste into renewable resources for dyes and biofuels, supporting the circular bioeconomy.