Development and characterization of 3D-printed feed spacers for spiral wound membrane systems.

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• Publication year

  2016

• Venue

  Water Research

• Publication date

  2016-03-15

• Fields of study

  Medicine, Materials Science, Engineering, Environmental Science

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  DOI 10.1016/j.watres.2015.12.052PMID 26773488
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