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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
Volume 39, 2004 - Issue 9
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Effects of Periods of Nonuse and Fluctuating Ammonia Concentration on Biofilter Performance

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Pages 2447-2463 | Received 31 Jan 2004, Published online: 24 Jun 2011

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