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A Biofilter Containing a Biologically Active Layer of Pine Bark for Removing Volatile Hydrocarbons from Air

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Baltrenas, P., Vaiskunaite, R. A Biofilter Containing a Biologically Active Layer of Pine Bark for Removing Volatile Hydrocarbons from Air. Chemical and Petroleum Engineering 40, 417–420 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:CAPE.0000047658.67733.ce

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