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Controlling the size of alginate gel beads by use of a high electrostatic potential

T. I. Klokk FMC Biopolymer, Gaustadalléen 21, N-0349 Oslo, Norway
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J. E. Melvik FMC Biopolymer, Gaustadalléen 21, N-0349 Oslo, Norway
Pages 415-424 | Published online: 29 Sep 2008

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