journal article·2026-10

Multi-scale intrinsic-extrinsic synergistic toughening for improving interlaminar fracture toughness and impact damage tolerance of carbon fiber reinforced composites

Qihui Chen, Chaoyang Wu, Xiaoqing Du, Guojun Du, Chenyu Liu, Yaqing Liu

Carbon· Volume 260
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