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The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 28, 2012 - Issue 9
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Real time monitoring of biofilm development under flow conditions in porous media

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Pages 937-951 | Received 06 Jun 2012, Accepted 15 Aug 2012, Published online: 11 Sep 2012

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