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Research Article

Effect of pelleting on the recalcitrance and bioconversion of dilute-acid pretreated corn stover under low- and high-solids conditions

Allison E Ray Biofuels & Renewable Energy Technology, Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID 83415, USA. [email protected]
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Amber N Hoover Biofuels & Renewable Energy Technology, Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID 83415, USA
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Nick Nagle National Biofuels Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, USA
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Xiaowen Chen National Biofuels Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, USA
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Garold L Gresham Biofuels & Renewable Energy Technology, Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID 83415, USA
Pages 271-284 | Published online: 09 Apr 2014

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