GLYON

GLYON provides a patented CO₂-powered technology targeting hard-to-recycle textile waste such as polycotton. Polycotton is the blend of cotton and polyester (PET) fibers and represents the most abundant type of textile waste. Our technology efficiently separates the cotton and polyester fractions, allowing for their reuse into clothing and offering a lower-impact alternative to conventional fibers production. Currently, we are scaling-up the process, working towards industrial implementation to maximize its environmental and economic impact.

The technology was developed in Jiwoong Lee’s lab at the Chemistry Department of the University of Copenhagen.

Eugenio Gandolfo

Eugenio holds a PhD in chemistry from ICIQ and brings a rich background in green chemistry, with experience spanning organocatalysis, transition metal catalysis, photochemistry, CO₂ capture, and polymer upcycling and recycling. His passion lies in moving “from the lab to the marketplace,” transforming innovative research into impactful solutions that advance society and elevate industry standards.

This project is supported by Spin-outs Denmark, a unique program that invests in researchers who create more impact by starting research-based companies.

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