Table 3 Experimental data for the biodegradability test.

From: Algae-mediated copper nanocatalyst for aerobic oxidation and dye decolourization via sustainable wastewater treatment

Sample

Incubation Period

Wi (g)

Wf (g)

Weight Loss (g)

Biodegradability

(%)

Clay

0

3

3

0

0

10

3

2.94

0.06

2.0

20

3

2.78

0.22

7.3

30

3

2.61

0.39

13.0

40

3

2.49

0.51

17.0

50

3

2.27

0.73

24.3

60

3

2.04

0.96

32.0

  1. Note: Wi- Initial Weight: Wf- Final Weight.