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Biofouling
The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 24, 2008 - Issue 4
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Rheology of biofilms formed at the surface of NF membranes in a drinking water production unit

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Pages 235-240 | Received 20 Jan 2008, Accepted 29 Feb 2008, Published online: 06 Oct 2011

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