biodegradation

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biodegradation (countable and uncountable, plural biodegradations)

The decomposition of any material by microorganisms.

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Research is focused on the secondary mechanisms of photodegradation of cellulose acetate to help make up for some of the limitations of biodegradation. Source: Internet

Factors affecting rate In practice, almost all chemical compounds and materials are subject to biodegradation, the key is the relative rates of such processes - minutes, days, years, centuries.. Source: Internet

Factors in biodegradation The duration of the biodegradation process is cited as taking as little as one month to as long as 15 years or more, depending on the environmental conditions. Source: Internet

Temperature is another major factor, if the organisms that contain the enzymes are too cold to grow, then biodegradation is severely hindered. Source: Internet

The major factor that affects the biodegradation duration is the availability of acetylesterase and cellulase enzymes. Source: Internet

Without these enzymes, biodegradation only occurs through chemical hydrolysis and stops there. Source: Internet

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