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Enhancing Methanogenesis in Anaerobic Bioreactors Using Phragmites australis and Additives – A Review Cover

Enhancing Methanogenesis in Anaerobic Bioreactors Using Phragmites australis and Additives – A Review

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2025-0053 | Journal eISSN: 2255-8837 | Journal ISSN: 1691-5208
Language: English
Page range: 797 - 808
Submitted on: May 27, 2025
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Accepted on: Oct 10, 2025
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Published on: Nov 10, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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