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Portable bioreactor turns trash into energy on the fly

One of the biggest problem areas that a military force faces in a time of conflict is maintaining supply lines to the troops. Keeping troops fed and fueled is critical. To that end, being able to maximize fuel efficiency, and also getting fuel wherever possible is beneficial. Scientists at Purdue University have developed a portable biorefinery that can be used to turn trash and waste into energy and could easily be widely applicable for civilian use. The unit separates organic food waste from other trash and processes each of these ... Read more →

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