Sapropel as fuel: A further perspective
Author Affiliations
- 1Federation University, AUSTRALIA
Res.J.chem.sci., Volume 5, Issue (6), Pages 79-, June,18 (2015)
Abstract
Findings in a fairly recent paper on sapropels are discussed and certain points enlarged upon. A discussion into sapropels more widely follows. Comparative properties of peats and sapropels are emphasised.
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