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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
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Sewage sludge nutrient solubilization using a single-stage microwave treatment

Winnie I. Chan Department of Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Wayne T. Wong Department of Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Ping H. Liao Department of Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Kwang V. Lo Department of Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Pages 59-63 | Received 13 Apr 2006, Published online: 05 Apr 2011

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