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Table 4 Anaerobic biodegradability of each sludge as indicated by degradation extent ( f d, ), apparent first order hydrolysis rate coefficient (k hyd ) and the estimated methane potential (B 0 )

From: Transformation of PVP coated silver nanoparticles in a simulated wastewater treatment process and the effect on microbial communities

Treatment

khyd(d-1)

f d

B 0 (mL/gVS)

Control

0.13 ± 0.020

0.31 ± 0.016

195 ± 1

Ag+

0.12 ± 0.014

0.36 ± 0.014

228 ± 9

AgNP

0.12 ± 0.014

0.36 ± 0.014

238 ± 9