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Potential for graphene-strengthened jute

Jute is extracted from the bark of the white jute plant and is a 100% biodegradable.

3rd December 2018

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Manchester

Civil Engineering, Transport/​Aerospace

Jute is extracted from the bark of the white jute plant and is a 100% biodegradable, recyclable and environmentally friendly natural fibre. It is also the second most produced natural fibre in the world after cotton and is at least 50% cheaper than flax and other similar natural fibres.

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