An approach to the utilisation of CO<sub>2 </sub>as impregnating agent in steam pretreatment of sugar cane bagasse and leaves for ethanol production
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The conditions for steam pretreatment of sugar cane bagasse and leaves were studied using CO<sub>2 </sub>as an impregnating agent. The following conditions were investigated: time (5 to 15 min) and temperature (190 to 220...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-04-01
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Series: | Biotechnology for Biofuels |
Online Access: | http://www.biotechnologyforbiofuels.com/content/3/1/7 |