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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
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Ammonia and pH Inhibition in Anaerobic Treatment of Wastewaters, Part I: Experimental

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Pages 2405-2420 | Received 31 Jan 2004, Published online: 24 Jun 2011

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