journal article·2026-07

Experimental and Computational Analysis of Epoxy-Cotton Seed Particle Composites: A Multi-Property Study for Automotive Use

Abhilash Purohit, Priyabrat Pradhan, Suresh Palanimuthu, Arvind Kumar, Manav Kumar, Nav Rattan

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