Bio-catalytic desulfurization of fossil fuels: A mini review

Reviews in Environmental Science and Biotechnology

Volumn 12, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 9-23

  Nuhu, Abdulmumin A ^a  

^a KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS   (Saudi Arabia)

Author keywords

Analytical techniques; Bio catalytic desulfurization; Cyanobacteria; Environmental regulations; Fossil fuel; Hydrodesulfurization

Indexed keywords

CYANOBACTERIA;

EID: 84874346917     PISSN: 15691705     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11157-012-9267-x     Document Type: Review

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