New research led by the University of Cambridge, in collaboration with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (GZ) and Queen Mary University of London, could redefine how we interact with ...

Every time we do a load of laundry, tiny fibers of polyester escape from our clothes and slip down the drain. These microfibers, so small they can be invisible to the naked eye, are among the most ...

The study investigates the use of silk microfibers with different aspect ratios to reinforce chitosan aerogels, significantly improving their mechanical properties and liquid transportation ...

Laundry is a fact of life—and so are the microfibers it leaves behind. Washing machines are a major source of the ubiquitous fibers, which come from both synthetic and natural fabrics. Commercial ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There's a dirty little secret lurking in your laundry. A single load of laundry sends 15 million microfibers through our waterways. Microfibers are tiny little strands of plastic that ...