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- Authors
- Doukani, K., Boukirat, D., Boumezrag, A., Bouhenni, H., & Bounouira, Y.
- Affiliations
- Université IBN Khaldoun Tiaret (DZ)
- Tissemsilt University (DZ)
- University of Abou Bekr Belkaïd (DZ)
- Corresponding author
- Doukani, Koula
- Venue
- Handbook of Biodegradable Materials
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Published
- 2022
- Pages
- 1-27
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- W4296070760
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- 5
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- Citations by year
- 2026: 3 · 2025: 1 · 2023: 1
- FWCI
- 0.66
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- book chapter
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Pollution › Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Environmental Chemistry › Environmental Chemistry and Analysis
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Water Science and Technology › Environmental and Analytical Chemistry Studies
- Keywords
- biodegradation, bioremediation, biotransformation, pollutant degradation, microorganisms, soil contamination, water pollution, genetically modified microorganisms, contaminated site remediation, environmental pollution
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