Moisture Variability in Hemp Fiber Thermal Insulation Layer Under Environmental Conditions in Romania: An Assessment
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Language: English
Page range: 57 - 68
Submitted on: May 14, 2023
Accepted on: Jun 25, 2025
Published on: Jul 23, 2026
Published by: Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi
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