Biodesulfurization Processes for the Removal of Sulfur from Diesel Oil: A Perspective Report

The presence of elevated levels of sulfur in diesel oil results in an increased sulfur content in the process stream, which poses significant risks to human health, animals, the environment, vehicles, and infrastructure. Sulfur is a major contributor to particulate matter (PM) and total PM emissions...

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Published in:Energies (Basel) 2023-03, Vol.16 (6), p.2738
Main Authors: Mamuad, Roselle Y., Choi, Angelo Earvin Sy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acid rain
Air pollution
Air quality management
Animals
biodesulfurization
Climate change
Composition
Control
Crude oil
Desulfuration
Desulfurization
Desulfurizing
dibenzothiophene
Diesel
diesel fuel
Diesel fuels
Efficiency
Emission standards
Emissions
Engines
Environmental aspects
Health risks
Hydrocarbons
Industrial applications
Infrastructure
Methods
Oil
Operating costs
Particulate emissions
Particulate matter
Pollutants
Pollution levels
recalcitrant organosulfur
Resource allocation
Smog
Sulfur
Sulfur compounds
Sulfur content
Sulfur removal
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Summary:The presence of elevated levels of sulfur in diesel oil results in an increased sulfur content in the process stream, which poses significant risks to human health, animals, the environment, vehicles, and infrastructure. Sulfur is a major contributor to particulate matter (PM) and total PM emissions. The level of pollutants emitted is correlated to the sulfur content in diesel fuel. Consequently, regulations regarding the sulfur content in crude oil products, particularly in diesel oil, have become increasingly stringent. Refiners are working to develop sulfur-free fuels with less than 10 ppm of sulfur. To address the impending threats to human health and the environment, and the impact of climate change on property, eco-friendly desulfurization techniques such as biodesulfurization (BDS) are being explored. Several bacterial species have been identified for the BDS of diesel oil, but extensive studies are needed to fully understand the mechanism. Further research on BDS is also required to make it more attractive and competitive in industrial applications. Combining BDS with other technologies for the desulfurization of diesel oil can potentially reduce operating costs and improve resource allocation, making this innovation a viable option for industry.
ISSN:1996-1073
1996-1073
DOI:10.3390/en16062738