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Property, plant and equipment and construction in progress (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Capital Commitments | $ 3,619,925 |  |
Construction In Progress Placed In Service | 3,183,122 | $ 3,542,119 |
Depreciation | $ 5,862,947 | $ 5,765,580 | $ 5,501,491

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