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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
Volume 46, 2011 - Issue 3
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Microbial characterization of the biofilms developed for treating ampicillin-bearing wastewater

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Pages 314-322 | Received 16 Aug 2010, Published online: 08 Feb 2011

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