Performance enhancement on hybrid composite using multiwall carbon nanotubes for prosthetic sockets

Amputees essential part for comfort is a socket. Due to the metabolic cost and weight of the socket, it is difficult to handle by the amputees. In an attempt to increase the performance of the socket with low cost and good comfort, Jute and flax fiber made with multiwall carbon nanotubes vary from 0.1 to 0.5% weight. It was evenly distributed in the hybrid composite to obtain the anticipated properties, where the scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were tested. From the results, 0.2% of Multiwall carbon nanotubes incorporated hybrid composites have the better results. Surface morphology and increased roughness in the SEM test results which is better than the other combinational fibers. 22.5 degree XRD analysis is greater in 0.2% Multiwall carbon nanotube hybrid composites than other composites. 70 peak enthalpies from the inserted temperature 100^oC in the DSC analysis in phase 2 of the hybrid composites. 1100 peak position has the value of OH, CH2, and C-O in the 0.2% Multiwall carbon nanotubes incorporated hybrid composites in the FTIR test result. Based on the results, phase 2 of hybrid composites has better results than the other combinational composites. It contributed to lowering the socket’s weight and preventing heat buildup inside the socket. Therefore, it is recommended that the use of sockets be investigated for transfemoral amputees to improve their level of comfort by lowering metabolic expenditure.