Characterization and performance of polyester biocomposites reinforced with Clitoria ternatea pod shell biocarbon and Desmostachya bipinnata fibers for prosthetic applications

Arockiasamy Felix Sahayaraj, Mirzana Ishrat Meera, Pradhan Raghuram, Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Paavai Engineering College, Department of Mechanical Engineering, KIT-Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences, Andhra Pradesh

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on March 18, 2026

Abstract

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The present study explores the mechanical, tribological, thermal, and moisture-resistant performance of a novel hybrid polyester composite reinforced withDesmostachya bipinnatafiber and biocarbon derived fromClitoria ternateapod shells, aimed at ...