LLNL 3D Prints Solid-State Bioreactor That Turns Waste Methane into Succinate

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.…