Abstract: A method of preparing a volatile fatty acids (VFAs) is provided. More particularly, the method includes chemically or biologically pretreating a residue of algae to obtain an extract of the algae residue, filtering the extract of the algae residue and anaerobically fermenting the filtrate. The method of preparing VFAs can be used regardless of the kinds of algae, a process of producing VFAs can be simplified since there is no need to develop an enzyme for anaerobic fermentation, and a yield of VFAs can be increased since the VFAs can be produced from different kinds of organic components such as proteins or fats in addition to carbohydrates. Accordingly, the method can be useful in producing VFAs in an economical and efficient manner.

Abstract: A desulfurization adsorbent for a fuel cell has a structure according to Formula 1 below, and a desulfurizing method uses the desulfurization adsorbent. The desulfurization adsorbent displays remarkably excellent adsorption performance for adsorbing sulfur compounds as well as excellent regeneration performance, compared with conventional desulfurization adsorbents. Thus, the desulfurization adsorbent does not need to be replaced even after prolonged use, thus stabilizing the operation of a fuel cell system and reducing costs. (M1)a-(Si)x—(Ti)y-(M2)z-O??[Formula 1] wherein M1 is at least one selected from alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, hydrogen, ammonium, rare earths, and transition metals; 4?x/y?500, 0?z/y?3, 0?a/(y+z)?1; and M2 is aluminum (Al), boron (B) or a trivalent metal.

Abstract: A desulfurization adsorbent for a fuel cell has a structure according to Formula 1 below, and a desulfurizing method uses the desulfurization adsorbent. The desulfurization adsorbent displays remarkably excellent adsorption performance for adsorbing sulfur compounds as well as excellent regeneration performance, compared with conventional desulfurization adsorbents. Thus, the desulfurization adsorbent does not need to be replaced even after prolonged use, thus stabilizing the operation of a fuel cell system and reducing costs. (M1)a-(Si)x—(Ti)y-(M2)z-O ??[Formula 1] wherein M1 is at least one selected from alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, hydrogen, ammonium, rare earths, and transition metals; 4?x/y?500, 0?z/y?3, 0?a/(y+z)?1; and M2 is aluminum (Al), boron (B) or a trivalent metal.