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    Commercial gaps for bioethanol production

    Aug 06, 2021 4 minutes

    What is the role and purpose of the research into the potential for ethanol production from biomass in South Africa?

    Bioethanol is a multipurpose product that can unlock various commercial opportunities in South Africa’s economy. The ultimate aim is to move towards a more sustainable, lower-carbon economy.

    Bioethanol can be used for blending with petrol (for the local or international market), or for conversion to sustainable aviation fuels, industrial chemicals and/or bio-based polymers/plastics. Appropriate design of these production methods will result in substantial environmental benefits over the fossil-fuel-based products they replace.

    Why was the research conducted, and why

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