Fouling Issues in Membrane Bioreactors (MBRs) for Wastewater Treatment: Major Mechanisms, Prevention and Control Strategies
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Fouling Issues in Membrane Bioreactors (MBRs) for Wastewater Treatment: Major Mechanisms, Prevention and Control Strategies
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Processes
Volume 2, Issue 4, Pages 795-866
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MDPI AG
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2014-10-20
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10.3390/pr2040795
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