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Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites Bamboo properties and applications Electromagnetic wave absorption materialsMaterials scienceComposite materialAbsorption of waterFlexural strengthUltimate tensile strengthComposite numberVolume fractionMoistureWater contentPolyester

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