Solving algae problems: French expertise and world-wide applications

Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology - AQUA

Volumn 47, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 125-141

  Mouchet, P ^a   Bonnelye V ^a  

^a Societe Degremont   (France)

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EID: 85084722816     PISSN: 00037214     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2166/aqua.1998.19     Document Type: Article

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