Using all Metropolis-Hastings proposals to estimate mean values

Carbon fiber-polyetherimide matrix composites are provided, based on the use of polyetherimide having terminal nitro groups. The carbon fiber-polyetherimide composites have high strength, high modulus and superior solvent resistance.

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