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    S. -H. Huang, P. Cortes & W. J. Cantwell

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Huang, S.H., Cortes, P. & Cantwell, W.J. The influence of moisture on the mechanical properties of wood polymer composites. J Mater Sci 41, 5386–5390 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-006-0377-0

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