Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Year: 2019
Volume: 14
Issue: 3 SI
Page No. 6106 - 6109

The Effectiveness of Biochar in Composting of Food Waste

Authors : Juplin Kinti, Lydia Dundun Francis and Sunita Jobli

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