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X-ray analysis of anaerobic granules

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Biotechnology Techniques

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Biogranules developed in the upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactors were analysed by X-ray spectrometry for the local concentration of individual inorganic elements and by X-ray dot mapping for the pictorial distribution of these elements in the cross-section of the biogranules. This information is of significance for the understanding of the sludge granulation mechanism and the role of inorganic elements.

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  1. Environmental Engineering Research Centre Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong

    Herbert H. P. Fang & Yan Liu

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Fang, H.H.P., Liu, Y. X-ray analysis of anaerobic granules. Biotechnol Tech 9, 513–518 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00159568

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