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title: Researchers 3D Print Efficient Live Cells
description: Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have 3D printed live cells in order to create chemical reactors. This is essentially a bio-ink that can convert glucose to ethanol and CO2, increasing catalytic efficiency.
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# [Researchers 3D Print Efficient Live Cells](https://northerncal.swagelok.com/blog/researchers-3d-print-efficient-live-cells)

 Written by [Jeff Hopkins](https://northerncal.swagelok.com/blog/author/jeff-hopkins) | 7/9/19 4:00 PM

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have 3D printed live cells in order to create chemical reactors. This is essentially **a bio-ink that can convert glucose to ethanol and CO2**, increasing catalytic efficiency.

[Read the full article on *Research & Development* →](https://www.rdmag.com/news/2019/03/researchers-3d-print-efficient-live-cells)

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