Promise Nwanyinma Uzowuihe

Optimizing Coconut Fiber-Resin Ratios for Prosthetic Socket Fabrication: A Narrative Review

Chioma K. Anyiam, Chibuikem Faith Alozie & Promise Nwanyinma Uzowuihe · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

Prosthetic socket fabrication is shifting toward the use of natural fiber-reinforced composites. Coconut fiber, a biodegradable and locally available agro-waste material, has shown promise when combined with resins like epoxy, polyester, and bio-resins to create strong and lightw...