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This study explored plant-based composites for prosthetic limb sockets, finding ramie fiber composites met strength standards. This offers a safer, eco-friendly alternative to conventional materials for artificial limb manufacture.

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Engineering
  • Composite Materials Science
  • Prosthetics and Orthotics

Background:

  • Global demand for lower limb prostheses is high due to disease and disasters.
  • Conventional prosthetic sockets use acrylic resins and synthetic fibers, posing manufacturing hazards.
  • Harmful manufacturing processes necessitate safer, sustainable alternatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate plant oil-based polycarbonate-polyurethane copolymer resin and plant fiber composites for prosthetic limb sockets.
  • Assess the feasibility of improving safety and accessibility in prosthetic limb manufacture.
  • Develop a renewable, eco-friendly alternative to conventional composite materials.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental bench research involving preparation of test pieces.

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  • Tensile strength testing of resin with various plant fibers (10.0% by volume).
  • Construction and destructive testing of prosthetic sockets using conventional and plant-based composites.

    • Main Results:

    • Plant resin combined with banana or ramie fibers exhibited high tensile strengths.
    • Plant resin with ramie fiber composite sockets met or exceeded the ISO 10328 standard, similar to conventional sockets.
    • Socket strength was significantly influenced by wall thickness and fiber-matrix adhesion.

    Conclusions:

    • Plant resin and ramie fiber composite sockets show potential as replacements for standard prosthetic socket materials.
    • Further mechanical, biocompatibility, and economic analyses are needed.
    • This approach offers reduced manufacturing harm, environmental benefits, and improved accessibility in resource-limited settings.