MICROBIAL DEGRADATION OF VOLATILE SULFUR COMPOUNDS: A CASE STUDY ON 2-FURANMETHANETHIOL
Bildiriler > Tam Metin Bildiri · 2025
Yazarlar: Güven ÖZDEMİR, Hande Ünlü, Selin Sarıçayır
MacroFrontiers 2025: 3rd International Conference on Macromolecular Compounds, Azerbaycan, Bakü, Uluslararası, Sözlü Sunum, Tam Metin Bildiri, 2025-2025, ss 257-258
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<p>ABSTRACT</p><p>Objective: Thiols, or mercaptans, are highly toxic and odorous chemicals commonly found</p><p>in industrial and agricultural settings. Among these, 2-furanmethanethiol is particularly concerning</p><p>due to its strong odor and toxicity. This study investigates the degradation of 2-furanmethanethiol</p><p>using microbial strains isolated from natural environments.</p><p>Methods: Samples were collected from pig feces (adult and infant) and activated sludge.</p><p>Six bacterial strains were isolated and identified, including Bacillus toyonensis, Shewanella sp.,</p><p>Myroides injenensis, Pseudomonas sp., Acinetobacter sp., and Proteus vulgaris. Highperformance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analyses were used to evaluate their degradation</p><p>efficiency.</p><p>Results: P. vulgaris, Pseudomonas sp., and Acinetobacter sp. degraded nearly 100% of 2-</p><p>furanmethanethiol within 48 hours, while the other strains achieved similar efficiency within 72</p><p>hours. The results highlight the potential of these bacterial strains for targeted biodegradation.</p><p>Conclusion: This study underscores the importance of optimizing microbial activity under</p><p>controlled conditions to ensure effective large-scale bioremediation. The findings provide insights</p><p>into the role of microbial communities in reducing environmental pollution and improving air</p><p>quality.</p><p>Keywords: Biodegradation, Thiols, 2-Furanmethanethiol, Odor pollution, HPLC,</p><p>Environmental remediation</p><p>Acknowledgements</p><p>This work was supported by Ege University Scientific Research Projects Coordination</p><p>Unit. (Project Number: 22124) </p>