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Natural polysaccharides and their derivatives as potential medical materials and drug delivery systems for the treatment of peripheral nerve injuries

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BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL (2014)

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Processing Stability and Biodegradation of Polylactic Acid (PLA) Composites Reinforced with Cotton Linters or Maple Hardwood Fibres

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JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT (2013)

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BIOTECHNOLOGY LETTERS (2010)

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