journal article·2026-08

The Influence of Recycling on the Mechanical Properties of Vitrimer Resin-Based 3D Braided Composites

Jingjing Liu, Defang Zhao, Ruixing Zhu, Dacheng Fan, Yue Chen, Jingjing Dong, Tao Liu

Applied Composite Materials· Volume 33· Issue 4
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