Nanomechanical Behavior of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Particulate Reinforced Aluminum Nanocomposites Prepared by Ball Milling.
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SUBMITTER: Ostovan F
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5456694 | biostudies-other | 2016 Feb
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