Updated on March 8, 2024

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Created on August 31, 2021

Jute Cellulose-based PPE

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PPE materials made from biodegradable polymer processed from jute leaves. Courtesy of WHO Compendium 2021

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Product Description

The Jute cellulose-based PPE is a prototype material for masks and protective garments made from jute, which is a leafy plant native to Bangladesh. The material is comprised of cellulose, creating a liquid- and air-proof material that is designed to be biodegradable after use.

The technology is patented by Dr. Mubarak Ahmad Khan and was trademarked by the Bangladesh Jute Mill Corporation in 2017 but is still undergoing testing.

This product was selected for inclusion in WHO’s 2021 Compendium of Innovative Health Technologies for Low‐Resource Settings.

Target SDGs

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

Market Suggested Retail Price

$4.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Public Sector Agencies, NGOs

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

None, as of 2020

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Toray LIVMOA (PPE) and SmartPPE.

Manufacturing/Building Method

The jute cellulose is extracted through a processes that includes treatment, hydrolysis, then polymerization, resulting in a biodegradable polymer sheet that can be used for PPE products.

Intellectural Property Type

Select Type

Available size(s)

300 x 600 x 1500 mm sheets

Consumables

Intended for single-use

Indispensable equipment for function (Y / N)

None

Maintenance or calibration required by user at time of use? (Y/N)

None

Material(s) used in product

Cellulose extracted from the jute leaf

Power supply type: Continuous, Recharging only (V, time required, battery life), Other

None

Product Schematics

Lifecycle

Shelf life expectancy is 0-2 years

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

This product is designed to be "water and air-proof"

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