Scientist Create Bio-Plastic From Jute Fibres
Dr. Mubarak Ahmad Khan is responsible for the bio-plastic and currently serving as the Scientific Advisor of Bangladesh Jute Mills corporation (BJMC).
The Sonali Bag is a cellulose-based biodegradable bioplastic, an alternative to plastic bags, more specifically polythene bags.
Bangladesh Govt. appreciates the efforts by Dr. Mubarak to present an indigenous solution to the global plastic problem.
Jute is one of the most affordable natural fibers, and second only to cotton in the amount produced and variety of uses.
India and Bangladesh are the largest producers of jute in the world and global production of jute is estimated at more than 3.3 million tonnes each year.
Because of environmental concerns Polythene bags were banned in Bangladesh in 2002.
Mubarak Ahmad Khan was then a scientist at Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission. He collaborated with other researchers from Bangladesh and developed a range of NFC materials in a decades-long effort.
Subsequently, in 2018, Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) started the commercial production of Sonali Bag using a Jute-based NFC developed by Mubarak Ahmad Khan.
Among his many other discoveries, Khan has created Sonali Bag, Jutin, Helmets and Tiles of which all are made from jute.
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