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How to cite this article
Akgul, O., Shah, N. and Papageorgiou, L. (2011). 'Optimisation of Hybrd First/Second Generation Biofuel Supply Chains'. SET Proceedings, 10, pp. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.65582/set.2011.107
