journal article·2026-07

Mechanical reinforcement through polymer–bridge connectivity in crosslinked polymer nanocomposites

Jintong Xue, Yang Bai, Junlei Guan, Wanchen Zhao, Bing Li, Haiyang Huo, Cuiliu Fu, Zhao-Yan Sun

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