Bioelectrochemical desulfurization of petroleum

Details Bioelectrochemical desulfurization of petroleum Bioelectrochemical desulfurization of petroleum

1988-12-20

1990-09-04

Niebling, John F.

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

Processes and products

Electrostatic field or electrical discharge

204101, 204131, 204292, 204294, C25F 500

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049542290

ABSTRACT:
A method for removing sulfur from a sulfur compound-containing fuel, as hydrogen sulfide, comprises subjecting the fuel to a bioelectrochemical process, in the presence of a bacterium having the ability to catalyze the reduction of a sulfur compound, to produce hydrogen sulfide.

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