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Breakage–reflocculation implemented by two-stage shear for enhancing waste-activated sludge dewaterability: Effects of shear condition and extracellular polymeric substances

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Pages 418-434 | Received 16 Dec 2016, Accepted 24 May 2017, Published online: 15 Nov 2017

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