Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have built a 3D printed solid-state bioreactor that converts methane into succinate. Succinate is an industrial chemical used to make polymers, stabilize drugs and enhance food flavor. According to the team, the compact reactor performs more than 10 times better than conventional liquid-state systems and uses less power.…
Methane is a major pollutant for the climate, but can also be a powerful source of energy if you know how to properly value it. Thanks to a 3D-printed mini-bioreactor, a Californian laboratory has just proven that it was feasible at a lower cost.