Comparative Study on the Flame Retardancy and Retarding Mechanism of Rare Earth (La, Ce, and Y)-Based Organic Frameworks on Epoxy Resin.
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SUBMITTER: Li X
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8717554 | biostudies-literature |
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