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Biofouling
The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 27, 2011 - Issue 10
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The effect of material choice on biofilm formation in a model warm water distribution system

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Pages 1161-1174 | Received 15 Aug 2011, Accepted 26 Oct 2011, Published online: 25 Nov 2011

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