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Original Articles

Simultaneous removal of formaldehyde and benzene in indoor air with a combination of sorption- and decomposition-type air filters

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Pages 1983-1989 | Received 05 Jun 2010, Accepted 10 Feb 2011, Published online: 26 Jan 2012

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