journal article·2026-04

Digital Image Analytics for Evaluation of Nanoparticle Impregnation in Woven Fabrics

Oluwafemi P. Akinmolayan, Muhammad Ali Bablu, James M. Manimala

Applied Composite Materials· Volume 33· Issue 2
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