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Research Article

Measurement of airborne nanoparticle surface area using a filter-based gas adsorption method for inhalation toxicology experiments

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Pages 687-699 | Received 04 Oct 2010, Accepted 07 Dec 2010, Published online: 24 Jan 2011

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