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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
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VOLATILE FATTY ACIDS AS ELECTRON DONORS FOR THE REDUCTIVE DECHLORINATION OF CHLOROETHENES

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Pages 439-449 | Published online: 11 Dec 2006

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