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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
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Reduction of trichloroethylene and nitrate by zero-valent iron with peat

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Pages 144-153 | Received 17 Aug 2007, Published online: 03 Jan 2008

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