Effect of Micro- to Nanosize Inclusions upon the Thermal Conductivity of Powdered Composites with High and Low Interface Resistance

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Journal of Nanomaterials

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Figure 4: Effect of Micro- to Nanosize Inclusions upon the Thermal Conductivity of Powdered Composites with High and Low Interface Resistance 