# Microfibers (technology)

internal name `microfibers` · tier 5 (Chemical science pack, [tier 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/5.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microfibers/

## Cost

1200 units of (1 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 3 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 6 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 10 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 120 s each.

## Requires (1)

- [Aerogel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/aerogel.md)

## Leads to (2)

- [Acrylic](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/acrylic.md)
- [Tributyl Phosphate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tbp.md)

## Unlocks (5 recipes)

### Acrolein (`acrolein`)

- 15 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 80 × [Glycerol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/glycerol.md), 80 × [Oxygen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/oxygen.md)
- Results: 50 × [Acrolein](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/acrolein.md)
- Made in: Evaporator MK 01, Evaporator MK 01 (Legacy), Evaporator MK 02, Evaporator MK 02 (Legacy), Evaporator MK 03, Evaporator MK 03 (Legacy), Evaporator MK 04, Evaporator MK 04 (Legacy)
- Unlocked by: [Microfibers](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microfibers.md)

### Acrolein (`acrolein2`)

- 10 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 100 × [Propene](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/propene.md), 2 × [Chromium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chromium.md)
- Results: 80 × [Acrolein](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/acrolein.md), 30 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Made in: Chemical plant, Chemical plant MK 01, Chemical plant MK 02, Chemical plant MK 03, Chemical plant MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Microfibers](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microfibers.md)

### Industrial water recycling (`filtration-dirty-water`)

- 5.5 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Filtration media](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/filtration-media.md), 500 × [Muddy sludge](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/muddy-sludge.md)
- Results: 500 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 3.5 × [Ash](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ash.md) (2–5)
- Made in: Filter MK 01, Filter MK 02, Filter MK 03, Filter MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Microfibers](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microfibers.md)

### Filtration media (`filtration-media-4`)

- 15 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 30 × [Pure sand](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pure-sand.md), 10 × [Activated carbon](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/active-carbon.md), 25 × [Gravel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/gravel.md), 25 × [Cellulose](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cellulose.md), 3 × [Sub denier microfiber](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sub-denier-microfiber.md)
- Results: 100 × [Filtration media](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/filtration-media.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Microfibers](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microfibers.md)

### Sub denier microfiber (`sub-denier-microfiber`)

- 10 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 100 × [Ammonia](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ammonia.md), 1 × [Aerogel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aerogel.md), 5 × [Microfiber](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/micro-fiber.md), 100 × [Acrolein](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/acrolein.md)
- Results: 1 × [Sub denier microfiber](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sub-denier-microfiber.md)
- Made in: Nanomaterial factory MK 01, Nanomaterial factory MK 02, Nanomaterial factory MK 03, Nanomaterial factory MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Microfibers](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microfibers.md)