Magic bug produces hydrogen from glycerol

February 22, 2011 |

In Tennessee, a researcher and his students at Austin Peay State University have produced molecular hydrogen from glycerol using the bacterium Enterobacter aerogenes. They say the conversion process is ready for practical application.

What’s the big deal? Higher biodiesel production puts excess glycerol on the market – meanwhile, affordable, renewable sources of hydrogen are generally always in short supply.

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Category: Research

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