The Desulfurization Pathway in Rhodococcus
2010; Springer Nature; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1007/978-3-642-12937-7_8
ISSN1862-5584
Autores Tópico(s)Metal Extraction and Bioleaching
ResumoThe emission of sulfur oxides can have harmful effects on the environment. Biodesulfurization of fossil fuels is attracting more and more attention because such a bioprocess is environmentally friendly. Some bacteria, like Rhodococcus, have been used or studied to upgrade the fossil fuels on sulfur content limitation. Recent advances have demonstrated the desulfurization pathway and the molecular mechanism for biodesulfurization. In addition, genetic technology was also used to improve sulfur-removal efficiencies. In this chapter, we summarize the mechanism of biodesulfurization in Rhodococcus.
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