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Biodesulfurization provides a greener alternative to conventional hydrodesulfurization for removing recalcitrant sulfur compounds from crude oil, and its industrial viability can be significantly enhanced by integrating genetic engineering, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To review microbial mechanisms for crude oil biodesulfurization and examine emerging biotechnological enhancements for industrial application.

August 23, 2026Egyptian Journal of PetroleumOpen Access

Biodesulfurization of Crude Oil: Mechanisms and Emerging Approaches for Process Enhancement

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LALoghman AlbajiShahid Chamran University of Ahvaz BMBabak MokhtariShiraz University NKNiusha KhayatzadeShahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

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Review highlights microbial pathways and advanced biotechnologies for removing sulfur from crude oil, suggesting greener refining alternatives.

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To review microbial mechanisms for crude oil biodesulfurization and examine emerging biotechnological enhancements for industrial application.
Reviewed aerobic and anaerobic microbial desulfurization pathways, focusing on the Van-Ferden, Kodama, and 4S pathways in organisms such as Rhodococcus erythropolis.
Evaluated enhancement strategies including genetic engineering, solvent-tolerant strain development, nanotechnology integration, deep eutectic solvents, and artificial intelligence modeling.
The 4S microbial pathway selectively converts recalcitrant dibenzothiophene into 2-hydroxybiphenyl, effectively removing sulfur without sacrificing the fuel's calorific value.
Integrating biological pathways with magnetic nanoparticles, deep eutectic solvents, and machine learning addresses critical mass transfer limitations and optimizes bioreactor control.

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Albaji et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8aae0f7677a34114446c2f https://doi.org/10.62593/2090-2468.1134

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Review highlights microbial pathways and advanced biotechnologies for removing sulfur from crude oil, suggesting greener refining alternatives.

Biodesulfurization of Crude Oil: Mechanisms and Emerging Approaches for Process Enhancement

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