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Saltwater Immersion Effects on Bio-Composites Reinforced With Seashell Powders

Cristiano Fragassa, Sara Mattiello, Mattia Latini, Ana Pesic, Carlo Santulli

Applied Composite Materials· Volume 32· Issue 5
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