M. Grujicic, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson SC 29634, USA.

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Grujicic M, Sellappan V, Omar MA, Seyr N, Obieglo A, Erdmann M, Holzleitner J. An Overview of the Polymer-to-Metal Direct-Adhesion Hybrid Technologies for Load-Bearing Automotive Components. J Mater Process Tech, 2008; 197: 363–373.

Grujicic M, Arakere G, Pisu P, Ayalew B, Seyr N, Erdmann M. Application of Topology, Size and Shape Optimization Methods in Polymer Metal Hybrid Structural Lightweight Engineering. Multidisc Model Mater Struc, 2008; 4: 305–330.

Grujicic M, Sellappan V, Mears L, Xuan X, Seyr N, Erdmann M, Holzleitner J. Selection of the Spraying Technologies for Over-Coating of Metal-Stampings with Thermo-Plastics for Use In Direct-Adhesion Polymer Metal Hybrid Load-Bearing Component. J Mater Process Tech, 2008; 198: 300–312.

Grujicic M, Pandurangan B, Bell WC, Daqaq M, Ma L, Seyr N, Erdmann M, Holzleitner J. A Computational Analysis and Suitability Assessment of Cold-Gas Dynamic Spraying of Glass-Fiber Reinforced Poly-Amide 6 for Use in Direct-Adhesion Polymer Metal Hybrid Automotive Components. Appl Surf Sci, 2008; 254: 2136–2145.

Grujicic M, Sellappan V, Pandurangan B, Li G, Seyr N, Erdmann M, Holzleitner J. Computational Analysis of Injection-Molding Residual-Stress Development in Direct-Adhesion Polymer-to-Metal Hybrid Body-In-White Components. J Mater Process Tech, 2008; 203: 19–36.

Grujicic M, Sellappan V, Arakere G, Seyr N, Obieglo A, Erdmann M, Holzleitner J. The Potential of a Clinch-Lock Polymer Metal Hybrid Technology for Use in Load-Bearing Automotive Components. J Mater Eng Perform, 2009; 18: 893–902.

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Grujicic M, Sellappan V, Kotrika S, Arakere G, Obieglo A, Erdmann M, Holzleitner J. Suitability Analysis of a Polymer Metal Hybrid Technology Based on High-Strength Steels and Direct Polymer-to-Metal Adhesion for Use in Load-Bearing Automotive Body-In-White Applications. J Mater Process Tech, 2009; 209: 1877–1890.

Grujicic M, Sellappan V, Arakere G, Ochterbeck JM, Seyr N, Obieglo A, Erdmann M, Holzleitner J. Investigation of a Polymer Metal Inter-locking Technology for use in Load-bearing Automotive Components. Multidiscip Model Mater Struc, 2010; 6(1): 23–44.

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