Scientists from The University of Manchester have combined graphene with the natural fibre, jute, to create a world’s first for graphene-strengthened natural jute fibre composites. The breakthrough ...
rugs and ropes Jute (plant) Absorbent and very strong but coarse Bags, sacks for vegetables, carpets and twine Wool (animal) Absorbent with good insulating properties due to the fibre’s natural ...
To find a biodegradable replacement, the government turned to jute, a cash crop grown here for centuries. Can one scientist bring more of this "golden fiber" to a country drowning in plastic?