Unlocking the secret chemistry of organosulfur biodegradation

硫元素是生命所必需的。它在有机硫化合物到无机形式之间的转化是地球化学循环的关键部分。这个项目将阐明生物硫循环最后阶段的分子细节：有机硫分解成矿物形式。一个综合的化学和生物化学方法将被用来阐明碳硫键是如何被打破的。该项目将提供有机硫分解的详细分子理解，以允许有机硫回收。这项研究的好处包括潜在的生物技术应用，用于分解异生物有机磺酸盐和可持续的方法，以减少对农业肥料的依赖。

The element sulfur is essential for life. Its transformation between organic-sulfur compounds to inorganic forms is a crucial part of the biogeochemical cycle. This project will elucidate the molecular details of the final leg of the biosulfur cycle: organosulfur breakdown into mineral form. An integrated chemical and biochemical approach will be used to illuminate how the carbon-sulfur bond is broken. This project will deliver a detailed molecular understanding of organosulfur breakdown to permit organosulfur recycling. Benefits of this research include potential biotechnology applications for breaking down xenobiotic organosulfonates and sustainable approaches to reduce dependence on agricultural fertilisers.