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A Bio-inspired Low-frequency Vibration Isolator Based on Loofah Sponge Structure

Weijun Tian, Xu Li, Xiaoli Wu, Haoran Huang, Linghua Kong

Journal of Bionic Engineering· Volume 23· Issue 2
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