journal article·2026-07

Gamma-assisted engineering of cellulose nanocrystals from cannabis stem fiber for high-efficiency UV-shielding PLA/CNC–TiO2 transparent films

Oranooch Somseemee, Supalak Kongsri, Chunyapuk Kukusamude, Wichien Sang-aroon

Applied Physics A· Volume 132· Issue 7
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