Air-lift bioreactor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000360",
  "term": "Air-lift bioreactor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of bioreactor that uses rising air bubbles to circulate and mix the culture medium, providing oxygen and nutrients to microorganisms or cells. It consists of a column with a draft tube, where air is sparged at the bottom, creating a density difference that drives circulation. This design offers good mixing and mass transfer with low shear stress, making it suitable for shear-sensitive cultures.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "bioreactor"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 146 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/air-lift-bioreactor/"
}