Development of a chromium-free consumable for joining stainless steel

Here's the link to this dissertation in .pdf format:

http://search.ohiolink.edu/etd/send-pdf.cgi/Sowards%20Jeffrey%20William.pdf?osu1237845645

Here's a different perspective of this topic:

http://search.ohiolink.edu/etd/send-pdf.cgi/Kim%20Yeong%20Ho.pdf?osu1133285376

Any thoughts?

Respectfully,
Henry