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Tensile, flexural, impact, and hardness properties of alkaline-treated Sunnhemp fiber reinforced polyester composites

T. KrishnanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Annamalai Polytechnic College, Chettinad, Tamilnadu, IndiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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S. JayabalDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, A.C. Government College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, India
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V. Naveen KrishnaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, A.C. Government College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, India
Pages 326-336 | Published online: 06 Jul 2018

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