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Research Article

Characterization of the interface and interphase region in the multi-walled carbon nanotube modified epoxy resin/carbon fiber hybrid nanocomposite

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Pages 675-693 | Received 21 Aug 2021, Accepted 19 Oct 2021, Published online: 28 Oct 2021

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