Effect of neutralized solid waste generated in lime neutralization on the ferrous ion bio-oxidation process during

Fenwu Liu1, Jun Zhou2, Lixiang Zhou3

  • 1Environmental Engineering Laboratory, College of Resource and Environment, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China.

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