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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
Volume 40, 2005 - Issue 3
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Original Articles

Desulfurization of Mexican Heavy Oil by Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria

Perla E. Aragon National Autonomous University of Mexico, Marine Science Institute, Mexico City, Mexico
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Jorge Romero National Autonomous University of Mexico, Marine Science Institute, Mexico City, Mexico
,
Pilar Negrete National Autonomous University of Mexico, Marine Science Institute, Mexico City, Mexico
&
Virender K. Sharma Chemistry Department, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida, USACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 553-558 | Published online: 06 Feb 2007

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