Membrane Hybrid System for Sustainable Removal of Organic Micropollutants and Biofoulants from Reverse-Osmosis Concentrate
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 150, Issue 10
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Volume 150 • Issue 10 • October 2024
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Received: Jan 9, 2024
Accepted: Apr 30, 2024
Published online: Jul 29, 2024
Published in print: Oct 1, 2024
Discussion open until: Dec 29, 2024
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