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Development and Validation of an EHN Mechanism for Fundamental and Applied Chemistry Studies

Journal Article
2022-01-0455
ISSN: 2641-9637, e-ISSN: 2641-9645
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2022-01-0455
Published March 29, 2022 by SAE International in United States
Development and Validation of an EHN Mechanism for Fundamental and Applied Chemistry Studies
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Citation: Lopez Pintor, D. and Dec, J., "Development and Validation of an EHN Mechanism for Fundamental and Applied Chemistry Studies," SAE Int. J. Adv. & Curr. Prac. in Mobility 4(4):1198-1216, 2022, https://doi.org/10.4271/2022-01-0455.
Language: English

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