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Original Articles

Biofiltration for removal of methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK): Experimental studies and kinetic modelling

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Pages 29-40 | Received 24 Jan 2009, Accepted 26 Aug 2009, Published online: 11 Jan 2010

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