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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
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Biological toxicities of emissions from an unmodified engine fueled with diesel and biodiesel blend

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Pages 1735-1743 | Received 14 May 2008, Published online: 05 Nov 2008

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