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Microstructural Analysis

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Gelatin is the main binder in the fabrication of composites and it is therefore essential to evaluate its properties.

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Sachithanadam, M., Joshi, S.C. (2016). Microstructural Analysis. In: Silica Aerogel Composites. Engineering Materials. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0440-7_4

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