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Cost-Effective Leachate Treatment and Resource Recovery in Hazardous Waste Landfills through Pipe Freeze Crystallization. 管道冷冻结晶法处理危险垃圾填埋场渗滤液及资源化。

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Environmental Processes-An International Journal Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-24 DOI: 10.1007/s40710-025-00757-3

Kagiso S More, Johannes P Maree, Mlungisi Mahlangu

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