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Simple technique for estimation of biofilm accumulation

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    D. Liu, Y. L. Lau, Y. K. Chau & G. Pacepavicius

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Liu, D., Lau, Y.L., Chau, Y.K. et al. Simple technique for estimation of biofilm accumulation. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 53, 913–918 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00196224

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