journal article·2026-06

Comparative Study on the Effect of Halloysite Nanotubes (HNTs), Graphene Oxide (GO), and Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) on the Mechanical Properties of Chloroprene Rubber/Natural Rubber (CR/NR) Blends

S. Vishvanathperumal, K. Parthasarathy, G. Prabaharan

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