Influence of recycled polyethylene terephthalate on the mechanical resistance of mortars exposed to high temperatures
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2026-0096 | Journal eISSN: 2199-6512 (formerly 1336-5835) | Journal ISSN: 1336-5835
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Submitted on: Dec 21, 2025
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