Membrane and Fluid Contactors for Safe and Efficient Methane Delivery in Methanotrophic Bioreactors

AbstractMethane (CH4), a potent greenhouse gas, is globally available as both natural gas and biogas for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Though an excellent source of heat and power, C...

• Publication year

  2020

• Venue

  Journal of Environmental Engineering

• Publication date

  2020-06-01

• Fields of study

  Engineering, Environmental Science

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  DOI 10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0001703
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