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Nafion membranes reinforced by cellulose nanocrystals for fuel cell applications: aspect ratio and heat treatment effects on physical properties

Arayik Hambardzumyan, Marylène Vayer, Laurence Foulon, Miguel Pernes, Thierry Devers, Janick Bigarré, Véronique Aguié-Béghin

Journal of Materials Science· Volume 57· Issue 7

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