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Multivariate Regression Analysis of Bio-Oil Yield Using Literature-Derived Biomass Data

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2026-0014 | Journal eISSN: 2255-8837 | Journal ISSN: 1691-5208
Language: English
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Submitted on: Oct 7, 2025
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