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Statement of Contribution: K.G.C. Monsores, A.O. Silva and R.P.
Weber processed the experimental data, performed the analysis, drafted
the manuscript and designed the figures. S.S. Oliveira and P.F. Filho
performed the measurements (TGA/DSC). L.G. Simão manufactured the
samples and characterized them (microhardness). E.A. de Carvalho
performed the Fatigue characterization. E.A. de Carvalho and S.N.
Monteiro. aided in interpreting the results and worked on the
manuscript. All authors discussed the results and commented on the
manuscript.