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Biofouling
The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 32, 2016 - Issue 5
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Analysis of mechanical grooming at various frequencies on a large scale test panel coated with a fouling-release coating

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Pages 561-569 | Received 22 Jan 2016, Accepted 14 Mar 2016, Published online: 07 Apr 2016

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