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 Jute Reinforced Composite Technology

Conclusion
It can thus be inferred that jute fibre can be a very potential candidate in making of composites, especially for partial replacement of high-cost glass fibres for low load bearing applications. As such, commercial exploitation of jute composites for non-structural applications promises excellent potential. Jute fibre (density, 1.3 g/cc) being lighter than glass fibre (density, 2.5 g/cc) offers additional advantages.

From the point of view of wood substitution, jute composites could be an ideal solution. With ever depleting forest reserves and corresponding premium on wood, a composite based on renewable resources such as jute, coir, sisal etc. is poised to penetrate the market. Indigenous wood supply for plywood industry having been stopped virtually and with increasing landed cost of imported plywood veneers, the jute composite boards provide very good value for the customers without any compromise in properties.

With increasing emphasis on fuel efficiency, jute composites would 
enjoy wider applications in automobiles and railway coaches. In fact, the market segments such as railway coaches & buses for public transport system in India have vast potential, which is yet to be tapped to a good extent.  India would always have an edge for the natural availability of jute and manpower intensity in its cultivation.
 Value-added novel applications such as jute composites would not only go a long way in improving the quality of life of people engaged in jute cultivation, but would also ensure international market for cheaper substitution.
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  For further information, please contact Mr. S. Biswas at  advcomp@tifac.org.in