Banana fibre to compete with glass and carbon fibre
date:Aug 27, 2013
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This breakthrough will bring a new revenue source for growers, who will be able to extract the fibres with machines and sell them to the industry.

A more uniform surface

Glass and carbon are the inorganic materials most used by the industry, especially for their durability. In contrast, natural fibres are irregular due to their cellulose, hemi-cellulose and lignin composition, which makes them unsuitable for reinforcing materials.

To change this situation, Lady Johana Rodrguez, Master
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