biodesulfurization
Biodesulfurization is a biotechnological approach to removing sulfur from fossil fuels using microorganisms. It aims to reduce sulfur content in fuels such as diesel and gasoline to lower sulfur dioxide emissions during combustion, while preserving much of the fuel’s hydrocarbon structure.
In many well-studied systems, desulfurization proceeds via the 4S pathway, a sulfur-specific enzymatic route found in
Substrates include various organosulfur compounds present in crude oil and its fractions, notably DBT, benzothiophene, and
Advantages include mild operating conditions and selective sulfur removal without extensive hydrocarbon degradation. Limitations involve slow