Scientists combine 3D printed polymer with methane eating bacteria to create first reactor producing methanol from GHG
Q. Scientists combined 3D printed polymers with methane eating bacterial to produce which type of reactor?- Published on 20 Jun 16a. More energy efficient
b. Can produce methanol from the GHG
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b
ANSWER: Both a and b
Scientists have combined 3D printed polymers with methane eating bacteria to create the first reactor that can produce methanol from the green house gas, advancement leading to efficient energy production.
- Researchers removed enzymes from methanotrophs, bacteria that consume methane and mix then with polymers printed or molded into innovative reactors.
- The enzymes retain close to 100 percent activity in the polymer
- Large volume of methane leaks or flares during the operations because the gas is difficult to store and transport compared to more valuable liquid fuels
