A novel inverse membrane bioreactor for efficient bioconversion from methane gas to liquid methanol using a microbial gas-phase reaction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Methane (CH₄), as one of the major energy sources, easily escapes from the supply chain into the atmosphere, because it exists in a gaseous state under ambient conditions. Compared to carbon dioxide (CO₂), CH₄ is 25 times more potent at trapping radiation; thus, the emission of CH₄ to the atmosphere causes severe global warming and climate change. To mitigate CH₄ emissions and utilize them effectively, the direct biological conversion of CH₄ into liquid fuels, such as methanol (CH₃OH), using methanotrophs is a promising strategy. However, supplying biocatalysts in an aqueous medium with CH₄ involves high energy consumption due to vigorous agitation and/or bubbling, which is a serious

SUBMITTER: Chen YY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9893580 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature