Performed hydrothermal liquefaction of cellulose powder, at about 200 degrees for 10 16 hours. After simple filtration, I stored filtered product at room temperature for 4-6 days, there is the growth of whitish fungi or moulds. What might be this or how they are grown in it??
You mentioned that there was cellulose present and this is a common source of energy / carbon for fungal growth. Fungal spores are resistant, small and contaminate easily, give them moisture and cellulose and they will grow.
Thanks, Andrew Macrae
I appreciate the marked response, but after hydrothermal treatment cellulose converts into a yellowish-grey (wine-colored) liquid. They left the other liquid florescent.
Can we identify these species?
Agree with Andrew Macrae
Hye! Rahul Tade regrets seeing your message late.
See, first of all, the fungus is a species that can be easily grown in water and likewise other factors like light, temperature, but again without nutrient, it will die but surprisingly some fungi can grow with the help of water. So, in your case, it can be both. Since, your media is having cellulose, a great source of energy. Also, check the pH of your solution (P.S. fungus can grow well in slightly acidic conditions).
I think the white fungi as you characterized, could be Tremella fuciformis which is quite common in your area but I am not sure. Maybe you can apply microbial screening or a much easier method like staining with the dye like PAS and GMS.
I hope I answered your query.
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