Synthesis and Characterization of Gd5Si2Ge2-Al Composite for Automobile Applications

This thesis research synthesizes a new class of composite materials and investigates their properties, performance, and potential applications. The new materials that are multi-phase and multifunctional are considered for use in car cooling systems, internal combustion engine waste-heat-power genera...

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Main Author: Barkley, Brady C.
Other Authors: Liang, Hong
Format: Others
Language:en_US
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2010-05-7945