African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1129

Full Length Research Paper

Microgasification cookstoves and pellet fuels from waste biomass: A cost and performance comparison with charcoal and natural gas in Tanzania

Don Lotter
  • Don Lotter
  • Institute of Development Studies, St. John?s University of Tanzania, Dodoma, Tanzania
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Nathan Hunter
  • Nathan Hunter
  • Groundwork Hudson Valley, Yonkers, New York, USA
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Mary Straub
  • Mary Straub
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California Davis, Davis, California, USA
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David Msola
  • David Msola
  • Institute of Development Studies, St. John?s University of Tanzania, Dodoma, Tanzania
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  •  Received: 27 February 2015
  •  Accepted: 08 May 2015
  •  Published: 26 June 2015

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