Crystal Fiber and Crystal-derived Fiber Preparation and Application: A Review

LIU Zhao-jun; GAO Xi-bao; CONG Zhen-hua; SHAO Xian-bin; XIE Yong-yao; JIANG Ming-yuan; WANG Shang; ZHAO Zhi-gang; ZHANG Xing-yu

doi:10.3788/gzxb20194811.1148003

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