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Biofouling
The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
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Original Articles

Evaluation and remediation of bulk soap dispensers for biofilm

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Pages 99-109 | Received 22 Nov 2011, Accepted 20 Dec 2011, Published online: 19 Jan 2012

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