Erratum to: Biotechnol Lett (2010) 32:289–294 DOI 10.1007/s10529-009-0150-y

Following publication of the above article (DOI: 10.1007/s10529-009-0150-y) in the October 2009 issue of Biotechnol Lett (32:289–294), it was found that the author affiliation name had been published incorrectly as:

National Engineering Laboratory for Power Generation Equipment, School of Renewable Energy, North China Electric University, Beijing 102206, China

The correct author affiliation name is listed below:

National Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Power Generation Equipment, School of Renewable Energy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China