Malai Biomaterials Design Pvt Ltd, Kerala is producing a bio-composite material from coconut water that has the look and feel of leather. They use raw materials like waste coconut, banana stem, sisal fiber and hemp fiber that do not require any use of energy or chemicals. They collect coconuts from farmers, and then tap the water, sterilize it and leave it undisturbed for bacterial culture to feed on.

The end process results in jelly-like cellulose which is mixed with banana fiber or gum to create the raw material in the form of sheets or 3-dimensional shapes. In the final stage, the sheets are air-dried and softened with gentle water-resistant treatment. The final product is biodegradable that can decompose within 150 days.

This could be a game-changer in future. Join with ME to congratulate Zuzana Gombosova and team and wish them all success.

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