Zelluloseabbau während der Heißrotte von Siedlungsabfällen

Degradation of cellulose during high-temperature composting of municipal wastes Model experiments were carried out to investigate the breakdown of cellulose during the decomposition of municipal wastes at high temperatures. At 70°C only small amounts of cellulose were decomposed. But a very considerable breakdown of cellulose was observed at temperatures of 65°C and below, i.e. at temperatures suitable for the growth and activity of thermophilic microorganisms.