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Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites: Fibers, Matrices, Manufacturing and Applications

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|May 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bsmm-2026-0004 | Journal eISSN: 2537-3161 | Journal ISSN: 1844-1076
Language: English
Page range: 25 - 32
Published on: May 12, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

© 2026 Sofia Slamnoiu-Teodorescu, Liviu Olteanu, Rodica Mariana Ion, Ion Valentin Gurgu, Adrian Catangiu, published by Valahia University of Targoviste
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