New Science

Article Title

A Facelift For Fossil Fuel

Authors

Amy Oprean, Wayne State University

Publication Date

9-1-2010

Abstract

As scientists around the world scramble to develop a viable alternative to fossil fuels, one Wayne State researcher is working to improve the traditional oil refining process for a cleaner, more securely-obtained gasoline. Stephanie Brock, Ph.D., professor of chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is working as a co-investigator with Mark Bussell, Ph.D., professor of chemistry at Western Washington University, to modify the process by which sulfur is removed from crude oil – a vital step in turning oil into usable fuel. The goal is to synthesize catalysts to make a refining process that’s fit to handle the impurities of North American oil sources while reducing harmful emissions to meet Environmental Protection Agency standards.

Recommended Citation

Oprean, Amy (2010) "A Facelift For Fossil Fuel," New Science: Vol. 18: Iss. 1, Article 4.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/newscience/vol18/iss1/4