Next-generation cellulosic ethanol technologies and their contribution to a sustainable Africa.

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Published in Interface Focus on February 09, 2011

Authors

W H van Zyl1, A F A Chimphango, R den Haan, J F Görgens, P W C Chirwa

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Microbiology , University of Stellenbosch , De Beer Street, Stellenbosch 7600 , South Africa.

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