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Frictional Anisotropic Effect of Asymmetric Structure on Flexibility and Protective Performance of Biomimetic Flexible Protection System

Shuaijun Zhang, Pengpeng Bai, Wanyou Yang, Jingbo Fang, Jingyang Li, Xiangli Wen, Yu Tian, Junqiu Zhang, Zhiwu Han

Journal of Bionic Engineering· Volume 23· Issue 2
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