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  • Environmental Science
  • Microbiology

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  • Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a major contaminant in biogas, originating from agricultural and industrial waste.
  • H2S causes sensory issues, toxicity, and corrosion of infrastructure.
  • Current abiotic desulfurization methods are costly and generate hazardous byproducts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore biological desulfurization as a sustainable alternative to abiotic methods.
  • To highlight the role of sulfur-oxidizing bacteria in H2S removal.
  • To discuss the application of different bacterial genera in biogas treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Investigated biological desulfurization processes.
  • Focused on the activity of sulfur-oxidizing bacteria.
  • Examined the use of oxygen or oxidized nitrogen as electron acceptors.

Main Results:

  • Biological desulfurization is more economical than abiotic methods.
  • Sulfur-oxidizing bacteria effectively remove H2S from biogas.
  • Oxidation products of sulfides are non-hazardous.

Conclusions:

  • Biological desulfurization presents an environmentally friendly and cost-effective approach.
  • Sulfur-oxidizing bacteria are key players in mitigating H2S issues in biogas.
  • Further research into bacterial genera and their applications is warranted.