Microbiological desulfurization of coal

Details Microbiological desulfurization of coal Microbiological desulfurization of coal

1978-07-28

1984-06-26

Tanenholtz, Alvin E.

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Process of utilizing an enzyme or micro-organism to destroy...

Treating animal or plant material or micro-organism

435262, 435282, C07G 1700, C10G 3200

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ABSTRACT:
A method for reducing the sulfur content of coal wherein comminuted coal is contacted with an enrichment culture which contains acid tolerant Thiobacillus species in combination with acid tolerant hetrotrophic microorganisms in an amount effective to act in a symbotic or synergistic manner with the Thiobacillus species. The initial pH of the coal culture combination may be selected so as to enhance the development of a commercially practical rate of sulfur removal.

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