Mismanagement of infectious wastes such as test samples leads to the transmission of microbes/toxins/viruses and spread of contagious and infectious diseases. Adding a flocculating agent to liquid waste reduces the risk of spills and aerosolization. Provide is a flocculating/gelating agent comprising the sol of a selected nanomaterial with a defined weight composition in water and a poly-amino acid (polyglutamic acid), that is capable of instantaneous flocculation/gelation, thereby disinfecting both liquid as well as solid samples, rendering them non-infectious, with >99.9% microbial disinfection. Segregation, transportation and incineration of such disinfected medical wastes are easier, safer and decrease medical waste disposal costs for a healthcare facility.

In one aspect, a composition for decomposing pharmaceutically active agents comprises an oxidizer comprising a permanganate, and an isocyanurate; and an immobilizer. In another aspect, a composition comprises up to 50 wt. % of an oxidizer comprising potassium permanganate and sodium dichloroisocyanurate dehydrate, wherein the wt. % is based on a total weight of the composition.

The composition for treating infections may be used for treating a wide variety of different infection and conditions, including viral infections, such as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and influenza. The composition includes isoamyl hexanoates and at least one acid. The at least one acid may be lactic acid, propanoic acid, isobutyric acid, butyric acid, lactic acid, formic acid, acetic acid, citric acid, oxalic acid, uric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, or combinations thereof. The composition may be provided in any suitable form, including, but not limited to, a cream, an ointment, a rinse, an oil, a scrub, a spray, a shampoo, a gel, a plaster, a paste, a solution, a suspension, a dip, a salve, an ear rinse, a powder, an eyewash, mouthwash, a nail lacquer, a gas or an orally administered treatment. The composition may also be used as a feed or feed supplement, or a waste treatment.

The composition for treating infections may be used for treating a wide variety of different infection and conditions, including viral infections, such as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and influenza. The composition includes isoamyl hexanoates and at least one acid. The at least one acid may be lactic acid, propanoic acid, isobutyric acid, butyric acid, lactic acid, formic acid, acetic acid, citric acid, oxalic acid, uric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, or combinations thereof. The composition may be provided in any suitable form, including, but not limited to, a cream, an ointment, a rinse, an oil, a scrub, a spray, a shampoo, a gel, a plaster, a paste, a solution, a suspension, a dip, a salve, an ear rinse, a powder, an eyewash, mouthwash, a nail lacquer, a gas or an orally administered treatment. The composition may also be used as a feed or feed supplement, or a waste treatment.

An apparatus for dispensing an air quality control fluid over refuse includes a movable base with a self-contained fluid reservoir, a pump, and an array of nozzles for dispensing the fluid. A method for using the apparatus includes relocating the apparatus as locations of fresh refuse or air movement over the pile shifts.

An apparatus for dispensing an air quality control fluid over refuse includes a movable base with a self-contained fluid reservoir, a pump, and an array of nozzles for dispensing the fluid. A method for using the apparatus includes relocating the apparatus as locations of fresh refuse or air movement over the pile shifts.

The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a method for producing pulp fibres for saccharification from the pulp fibres of used sanitary items, said pulp fibres for saccharification having low lignin contents distributed within a narrow range, and enabling the production of pulp fibres for saccharification having superior saccharification properties. The production method according to the present disclosure is characterised by comprising the following: a step for supplying a mixed solution (51) containing pulp fibres and highly-absorbent polymers sourced from used sanitary items to a treatment tank (31) via a mixed-solution supply port (32); a step for supplying an ozone-containing gas (53) to a treatment solution (52) within the treatment tank (31) via an ozone-containing-gas supply port (43); a step for lifting the ozone-containing gas (53) whilst lowering the pulp fibres and highly-absorbent polymers within the treatment tank (31), thereby bringing the ozone-containing gas (53) into contact with the pulp fibres and highly-absorbent polymers, and forming pulp fibres for saccharification from the pulp fibres; and a step for discharging the treatment solution (52) via a treatment-solution discharge port (33). The method is further characterised in that the pulp fibres for saccharification have lignin contents of 0.1% or less.

The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a method for producing pulp fibres for saccharification from the pulp fibres of used sanitary items, said pulp fibres for saccharification having low lignin contents distributed within a narrow range, and enabling the production of pulp fibres for saccharification having superior saccharification properties. The production method according to the present disclosure is characterised by comprising the following: a step for supplying a mixed solution (51) containing pulp fibres and highly-absorbent polymers sourced from used sanitary items to a treatment tank (31) via a mixed-solution supply port (32); a step for supplying an ozone-containing gas (53) to a treatment solution (52) within the treatment tank (31) via an ozone-containing-gas supply port (43); a step for lifting the ozone-containing gas (53) whilst lowering the pulp fibres and highly-absorbent polymers within the treatment tank (31), thereby bringing the ozone-containing gas (53) into contact with the pulp fibres and highly-absorbent polymers, and forming pulp fibres for saccharification from the pulp fibres; and a step for discharging the treatment solution (52) via a treatment-solution discharge port (33). The method is further characterised in that the pulp fibres for saccharification have lignin contents of 0.1% or less.

The disclosure provides an example food dehydrator apparatus for treating food waste and methods for use thereof. The apparatus includes: (a) a receptacle having a bottom support, a top support, and a cylindrical sidewall extending therebetween, where the receptacle has an interior cavity, where the top support has a first opening configured to receive the food waste, and where the bottom support has a first opening to release dehydrated food waste, (b) a load door, (c) a shaft rotatably arranged within the receptacle, (d) a gear motor coupled to the shaft, (e) a first plurality of paddles, (f) a second plurality of paddles, where the first and second plurality of paddles are static, (g) a third plurality of paddles, (h) a fourth plurality of paddles, (i) at least one heat source, and (j) a gate coupled to the bottom support of the receptacle.

The disclosure provides an example food dehydrator apparatus for treating food waste and methods for use thereof. The apparatus includes: (a) a receptacle having a bottom support, a top support, and a cylindrical sidewall extending therebetween, where the receptacle has an interior cavity, where the top support has a first opening configured to receive the food waste, and where the bottom support has a first opening to release dehydrated food waste, (b) a load door, (c) a shaft rotatably arranged within the receptacle, (d) a gear motor coupled to the shaft, (e) a first plurality of paddles, (f) a second plurality of paddles, where the first and second plurality of paddles are static, (g) a third plurality of paddles, (h) a fourth plurality of paddles, (i) at least one heat source, and (j) a gate coupled to the bottom support of the receptacle.