Publications by authors named "Filipa P Miranda"
J Chem Inf Model
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- Regulations require ultralow sulfur levels in fossil fuels, especially diesel, due to health and environmental concerns, but current desulfurization methods are costly and ineffective against certain sulfur compounds.
- Biodesulfurization using the 4S pathway from a specific bacterium offers a potential solution, although its enzymes, particularly DszA, need to work significantly faster for practical industrial use.
- This research uncovers the unique catalytic mechanism of the enzyme DszA, revealing a specific chemical process that could aid in improving its efficiency, making biodesulfurization a more viable option for the oil refining sector.*
