Application of COD fractionation by a new combined technique: comparison of various wastewaters and sources of

M Spérandio1, V Urbain, P Ginestet

  • 1LIPE, dépt GPI, Complexe scientifique de Rangueil, INSA, Toulouse, 31077, France.

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