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Research Article

Evaluation of Mechanical and Water Absorption Behavior of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid Biocomposites

S. Sekara Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, IndiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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S. Suresh Kumarb Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Srivilliputtur, India
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S. Vigneshwaranb Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Srivilliputtur, India
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G. Velmuruganc Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jeppiaar Engineering College, Chennai, India
Pages 1772-1782 | Published online: 10 Jul 2020

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