Sisal Leaves: A Green Revolution in Menstrual Hygiene

• 12 Jan 2024

Recently, scientists at Stanford University have devised an innovative method utilizing sisal leaves to create a highly absorbent material, potentially replacing cotton, wood pulp, and chemical absorbents in sanitary napkins.

• This environmentally-friendly approach boasts higher absorption capacity than commercial alternatives, while the cultivation of sisal requires significantly less water compared to cotton.
• Sisal is a xerophytic, semi-perennial leaf fiber producing plant. Leaves are thick, fleshy and often covered with a waxy layer.

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