Research advances in bioreactors and bioprocesses for biodesulfurization of petroleum
The development of bioreactors and bioprocesses for biocatalytic desulfurization of petroleum distillates in recent years are reviewed.The progress of several bioreactors, including stirred-tank reactors, airlift reactors, emulsion-phase contactor and fluidized bed reactors is introduced in detail.In addition, the development trend of various bioreactors and processes for the biodesulfurization of fuels is briefly described.The commercialization of biodesulfurization,problems to be resolved and future research are forecasted.