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Review on Magnetocaloric Effect and Materials

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A detailed discussion of magnetocaloric properties of distinct materials is a vital aspect in magnetic refrigeration technology. This review paper deals with all kinds of magnetocaloric materials such as ferromagnetic perovskites, glass ceramics, oxide-based composites and spinel ferrites. The comparative study of magnetocaloric properties revealed that manganites have the potential applications in magnetorefrigeration technology.

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    N. Raghu Ram, M. Prakash, U. Naresh, T. Sofi Sarmash, T. Subbarao & R. Jeevan Kumar

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    N. Suresh Kumar

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Ram, N.R., Prakash, M., Naresh, U. et al. Review on Magnetocaloric Effect and Materials. J Supercond Nov Magn 31, 1971–1979 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10948-018-4666-z

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