Research Journal of Applied Sciences

Year: 2013
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Page No. 14 - 21

Possibility of Heavy Metals Contaminated Solid Waste from Municipal Waste Disposal Sites in Pangkor Island Perak State, Malaysia

Authors : Zaini Sakawi, Mustapha Atta and Mohd Fuad Mat Jali

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