Fungus Fights Air Pollution By Removing Sulfur From Crude Oil

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Wed, 10/08/2008 - 11:02

Researchers in Iran are publishing what they describe as the first study on a fungus that can remove sulfur -- a major source of air pollution -- from crude oil more effectively than conventional refining methods.


 

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