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Exploring Gnetum Gnemon L. Fibers In Noken Bag: A Path to Sustainable Material Development Through Mechanical Testing

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|Feb 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mspe-2026-0009 | Journal eISSN: 2450-5781 | Journal ISSN: 2299-0461
Language: English
Page range: 97 - 102
Submitted on: May 1, 2025
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Accepted on: Jan 1, 2026
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Published on: Feb 16, 2026
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