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The Biodegradation and Disintegration of Paper Products in the Composting Environment.

Authors :
Venelampi, Olli
Weber, Assi
Ronkko, Timo
Itavaara, Merja
Source :
Compost Science & Utilization. Summer2003, Vol. 11 Issue 3, p200-209. 10p. 8 Diagrams, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Presents a study that investigated the biodegradability and disintegration of paper product and its effects on compost quality. Effect of lignin content of materials in the low biodegradability level based on microbial degradation and measurement of carbon dioxide evolution; Degradation of nylon bags; Results of data analysis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1065657X
Volume :
11
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Compost Science & Utilization
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10731241
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/1065657X.2003.10702128