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Hybrid optimization and predictive modeling of mechanical properties in treated natural palm fibers for high-performance biocomposites

Mohamed Fnides, Salah Amroune, Mohamed Slamani, Borhen Louhichi, Mohammad Jawaid, Abdullah A. Elfar

Cellulose· Volume 33· Issue 6
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