Innovative polymer science: Groundbreaking materials for a sustainable future

  • Madhu Puttegowda Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering (Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi)
  • Yashas Gowda Thyavihalli Girijappa Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering (Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi)
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Published
2023-10-09
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Editorial