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Damage investigations on natural fiber-epoxy human prosthetic composites toughened using echinoidea spike β-chitin biopolymer

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This research explores the human prosthetic application composites fabricated using echinoidea spike β-chitin macromolecule (ESCM) and hybrid basalt-bamboo fiber (BEBF). Three critical aspects, namely thermal stability, drop load impact resistance, and drilling performance, were investigated to assess the suitability of these composites in prosthetics. Initially, the thermal stability of the composites was examined through thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Higher glass transition temperature and initial decomposition temperature were observed with increased ESCM concentration, indicating improved resistance to thermal degradation. The, EBC4 (Epoxy + Bamboo − basalt + 8 vol. % Chitin) delivered maximum Tg (Glass transition) and initial decomposition temperature. Secondly, the highest energy absorption of 17.4 J at 3 m/s and 15.2 J at 5 m/s was absorbed for composite EBC3 (Epoxy + Bamboo − basalt + 4 vol. %chitin) indicated enhanced impact resistance compared to those without β-chitin. Moreover, the EBC4 (Epoxy + Bamboo-basalt + 8 vol. % Chitin) composite outperformed in drilling properties, such as lesser roundness error for both 3- and 6-mm drills. These composites hold promise for the development of durable, high-performance prosthetic devices that can improve the quality of life for individuals with limb loss or limb impairment.

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“Authors would like to acknowledge the support of the Deputy for Research and Innovation- Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for this research through a grant (NU/IFC/ 2/SERC/-/38) under the Institutional Funding Committee at Najran University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia

    Mohammad K. A. Khan

  2. Promising Centre for Sensors and Electronic Devices (PCSED), Advanced Materials and Nano-Research Centre, Najran University, 11001, Najran, Saudi Arabia

    M. Faisal

  3. Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, Najran University, 11001, Najran, Saudi Arabia

    M. Faisal

  4. Department of Mechanical Engineering, J.N.N Institute of Engineering, Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, India

    V. R. Arun Prakash

  5. Polymer Composite Research Lab, Metro Composites Research and Training Institute, Chennai, India

    V. R. Arun Prakash

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Khan, M.K.A., Faisal, M. & Arun Prakash, V.R. Damage investigations on natural fiber-epoxy human prosthetic composites toughened using echinoidea spike β-chitin biopolymer. Biomass Conv. Bioref. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-024-05421-8

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