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Biofouling
The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 21, 2005 - Issue 1
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Pyrithiones as antifoulants: Environmental fate and loss of toxicity

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Pages 31-40 | Received 01 Mar 2004, Accepted 02 Feb 2004, Published online: 25 Jan 2007

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