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Highlights

> Enhanced butanol production is achieved by absorbed lignocellulose fermentation. > Absorbed lignocellulose fermentation is successful in effective cofermentation. > Partial simultaneous saccharification and fermentation further enhance ABE yield. > Partial saccharified absorbed lignocellulose is an excellent paper making material.

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