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Silane-modified waste amethyst as a functional filler in PVDF-HFP composites for flexible dielectric and energy applications

Wichain Chailad, Jureeporn Yuennan, Nikruesong Tohluebaji, Pongsakorn Nuchnong, Yvette Tran, Ekkachai Martwong, Liu Yang, Nathapong Sukhawipat

Journal of Materials Science· Volume 60· Issue 48
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