Hybrid Solar-RF Energy Harvesting Systems for Electric Operated Wheelchairs (2024)

1. Cuong V. Nguyen
2. Minh T. Nguyen
3. Toan V. Quyen
4. Anh M. Le
5. Antonino Masaracchia
6. Ha T. Nguyen
7. Huy P. Nguyen
8. Long D. Nguyen
9. Hoa T. Nguyen
10. Vinh Q. Nguyen

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