Effect of Incubation Time of Activated Vermiculite on the Biodegradation of Microcrystalline Cellulose
Shijia Wang
Jiangxi Institute of Fashion Technology, Jiangxi Centre for Modern Apparel Engineering and TechnologyNanchang City, China
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- Jiangxi Institute of Fashion Technology, Jiangxi Centre for Modern Apparel Engineering and TechnologyNanchang City, China
- Foshan City, China
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02 lip 2025
O artykule
Kategoria artykułu: Research Article
Data publikacji: 02 lip 2025
Zakres stron: 58 - 65
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ftee-2025-0006
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This study examined the impact of the preparation method and incubation time of activated vermiculite on the biodegradation of microcrystalline cellulose. Vermiculite was pre-incubated for 1–4 days using compost extract or a commercial organic fermentation agent before use as inoculum. Results showed highest percentage biodegradation (64.9%) after 15 days with 1-day pre-incubation using compost extract. With the commercial agent, the highest rate (45.3%) was achieved after 3 days. The study provided insights into optimizing vermiculite preparation for reliable biodegradation tests, indicating the need to distinguish validity criteria for vermiculite and compost inoculum.