Abstract
Methyl mercaptan is a typical volatile organosulfur pollutant contained in many gases emitted by urban waste treatment, variousindustries, natural gas handling, refining processes, and energy production. This work is a comprehensive overview of the scien-tific and practical aspects related to the management of methyl mercaptan pollution. The main techniques, including absorption,adsorption, oxidation, and biological treatments, are examined in detail. For each method, its capability as well as the technicaladvantages and drawbacks have been highlighted. The emerging methods developed for the removal of methyl mercaptan fromnatural gas are also reviewed. These methods are based on the catalytic conversion of CH3SH to hydrocarbons and H2S.