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Ozone–Vacuum-Based Decontamination: Balancing Environmental Responsibility and Textile Waste

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  • Alexandra Bodoga

    (Faculty of Industrial Design and Business Management, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 29 Prof. Dimitrie Mangeron Blvd., 700050 Iasi, Romania)

  • Andreea Nistorac

    (Faculty of Industrial Design and Business Management, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 29 Prof. Dimitrie Mangeron Blvd., 700050 Iasi, Romania)

  • Alin Dragomir

    (Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 73 Prof. Dimitrie Mangeron Blvd., 700050 Iasi, Romania)

  • Eugen Constantin Ailenei

    (Faculty of Industrial Design and Business Management, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 29 Prof. Dimitrie Mangeron Blvd., 700050 Iasi, Romania)

  • Arina Seul

    (Faculty of Industrial Design and Business Management, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 29 Prof. Dimitrie Mangeron Blvd., 700050 Iasi, Romania)

  • Mariana Diaconu

    (Cristofor Simionescu Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 73 Prof. Dimitrie Mangeron Blvd., 700050 Iasi, Romania)

  • Catalin Dumitrel Balan

    (Cristofor Simionescu Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 73 Prof. Dimitrie Mangeron Blvd., 700050 Iasi, Romania)

  • Maria Carmen Loghin

    (Faculty of Industrial Design and Business Management, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 29 Prof. Dimitrie Mangeron Blvd., 700050 Iasi, Romania)

Abstract

This study explores the use of ozone decontamination as a sustainable approach for eradicating pathogens from various environments. Ozone, a highly reactive gas, demonstrates remarkable efficacy in eliminating bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Decontamination of textile materials using an innovative ozone treatment method conducted under vacuum conditions has been investigated. A hybrid apparatus comprising a vacuum and an ozone generator was employed for the decontamination process. Ozone decontamination offers environmental benefits by avoiding harmful by-products and minimising long-term environmental exposure. However, challenges include the need for proper equipment and training to ensure safety and effectiveness. This research underscores the promise of ozone decontamination as a powerful and eco-friendly method for pathogen eradication in textile materials with future developments in diverse settings.

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  • Alexandra Bodoga & Andreea Nistorac & Alin Dragomir & Eugen Constantin Ailenei & Arina Seul & Mariana Diaconu & Catalin Dumitrel Balan & Maria Carmen Loghin, 2023. "Ozone–Vacuum-Based Decontamination: Balancing Environmental Responsibility and Textile Waste," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(22), pages 1-16, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:22:p:16068-:d:1282555
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    1. Ajinkya Powar & Anne Perwuelz & Nemeshwaree Behary & Le Vinh Hoang & Thierry Aussenac & Carmen Loghin & Stelian Sergiu Maier & Jinping Guan & Guoqiang Chen, 2021. "Environmental Profile Study of Ozone Decolorization of Reactive Dyed Cotton Textiles by Utilizing Life Cycle Assessment," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(3), pages 1-12, January.
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