Polymer Processing and Surfaces.

Polymers (Basel)

Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Tr. T. Bati 5678, 76001 Zlín, Czech Republic.

Published: February 2021

Polymer processing and surfaces are considered key parameters for developing unique materials for various applications [...].

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