Multi-Stage Catalyst to Prevent Hydrogen Explosions in Liquefied Hydrogen Leakage and Self-Ignition by Reaction Heat
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Language: English
Page range: 273 - 283
Submitted on: Feb 28, 2026
Accepted on: Jul 2, 2026
Published on: Sep 3, 2026
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