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Original Articles

Microencapsulation of Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) Oil by Using Simple Coacervation Method

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Pages 58-65 | Received 01 Sep 2010, Accepted 01 Feb 2011, Published online: 08 Dec 2011

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