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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
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Removal of odorous compounds emitted from a food-waste composting facility in Korea using a pilot-scale scrubber

Kris Niño G. ValdehuesaEnergy and Environment Fusion Technology Center (E2FTC), Department of Energy Science and Technology (DEST), Myongji University, Nam-dong, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South KoreaView further author information
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Grace M. NisolaEnergy and Environment Fusion Technology Center (E2FTC), Department of Energy Science and Technology (DEST), Myongji University, Nam-dong, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South KoreaView further author information
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Seong-Poong LeeEnergy and Environment Fusion Technology Center (E2FTC), Department of Energy Science and Technology (DEST), Myongji University, Nam-dong, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South KoreaView further author information
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Alex V. AnonasEnergy and Environment Fusion Technology Center (E2FTC), Department of Energy Science and Technology (DEST), Myongji University, Nam-dong, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South KoreaView further author information
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Enkhdul TuuguuEnergy and Environment Fusion Technology Center (E2FTC), Department of Energy Science and Technology (DEST), Myongji University, Nam-dong, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South KoreaView further author information
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Melvin M. GaleraEnergy and Environment Fusion Technology Center (E2FTC), Department of Energy Science and Technology (DEST), Myongji University, Nam-dong, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South KoreaView further author information
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Eulsaeng ChoEnergy and Environment Fusion Technology Center (E2FTC), Department of Energy Science and Technology (DEST), Myongji University, Nam-dong, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South KoreaView further author information
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Wook-Jin ChungEnergy and Environment Fusion Technology Center (E2FTC), Department of Energy Science and Technology (DEST), Myongji University, Nam-dong, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South KoreaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 1094-1101 | Received 02 Mar 2018, Accepted 30 Apr 2018, Published online: 29 May 2018

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