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Prediction Model for the Filtration of Smoke Aerosol Particles by Cellulose Acetate Filters

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|Oct 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cttr-2026-0013 | Journal eISSN: 2719-9509 (formerly 1612-9237)
Language: English, French, German
Page range: 187 - 196
Submitted on: Jun 1, 2026
Accepted on: Aug 21, 2026
Published on: Oct 12, 2026
Published by: Beiträge zur Tabakforschung GmbH
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

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