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Original Articles

Survey on kinetic decomposition of organic matter and bio-fertilizer synthesis by composting sawdust, vegetable waste and sewage sludge

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Pages 527-542 | Received 26 Feb 2018, Accepted 22 Aug 2018, Published online: 29 Dec 2018

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