Bacterial cellulose and composites for the treatment of water pollution: a review

Giang Thanh Tran; Thuy Thi Thanh Nguyen; Duyen Thi Cam Nguyen; Thuan Van Tran

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journal article Jan 20, 2025

Bacterial cellulose and composites for the treatment of water pollution: a review

Giang Thanh Tran Thuy Thi Thanh Nguyen

Duyen Thi Cam Nguyen

Thuan Van Tran

Environmental Chemistry Letters Vol. 23 No. 2 pp. 707-732 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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