Various implementations include an apparatus for thermal processing of medical waste. The apparatus includes a body, a conductive heater, and an air flow device. The body portion defines a chamber for receiving two or more containers of medical waste. The chamber is in fluid communication with a gas processing device for biological materials. The conductive heater is thermally coupled to the chamber to provide heat to the two or more containers. The air flow device is configured to direct discharge gases from the two or more containers to the gas processing device.

A composition for disinfecting air including a biochar combined with a biocide. According to an embodiment, the biocide is mechanically active, i.e. it destroys, prevents the action of the pathogenic microorganism by mechanical action and without chemical action. Another aspect relates to a device for disinfecting air including the composition and a support. Another aspect relates to the use of the composition for disinfecting air or a disinfection device for reducing the amount of pathogenic microorganisms in an air flow. The present disclosure relates to the field of air disinfection. In an embodiment, it can be applied to the treatment of air for the purpose of suppressing pathogenic microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi. An embodiment can be applied in an air treatment device for treating enclosed spaces such as an entire structure or specific spaces in a building or any transport vehicle.

A composition for disinfecting air including a biochar combined with a biocide. According to an embodiment, the biocide is mechanically active, i.e. it destroys, prevents the action of the pathogenic microorganism by mechanical action and without chemical action. Another aspect relates to a device for disinfecting air including the composition and a support. Another aspect relates to the use of the composition for disinfecting air or a disinfection device for reducing the amount of pathogenic microorganisms in an air flow. The present disclosure relates to the field of air disinfection. In an embodiment, it can be applied to the treatment of air for the purpose of suppressing pathogenic microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi. An embodiment can be applied in an air treatment device for treating enclosed spaces such as an entire structure or specific spaces in a building or any transport vehicle.

The formation of sterilization tubes by plates with parts that match in whole or in part, that when assembled together form ducts, passages, channels, or tubes in a mass or block of heat resistant material. The size of the block may be reduced by forming the ducts as curved passages or tubes that will keep or increase the length of the tube while keeping the same or more exposure time while the gas is passing through. If the length of the curved duct is the same as a straight tube would have been, the overall size of the assembly may be reduced from what it otherwise would have been. If the curved length is made longer while the size of the assembly is kept the same, the exposure time is increased for a more effective sterilization.

The formation of sterilization tubes by plates with parts that match in whole or in part, that when assembled together form ducts, passages, channels, or tubes in a mass or block of heat resistant material. The size of the block may be reduced by forming the ducts as curved passages or tubes that will keep or increase the length of the tube while keeping the same or more exposure time while the gas is passing through. If the length of the curved duct is the same as a straight tube would have been, the overall size of the assembly may be reduced from what it otherwise would have been. If the curved length is made longer while the size of the assembly is kept the same, the exposure time is increased for a more effective sterilization.

A process for using photocatalytic load reduction to extend reactive media filtration life is disclosed for an air purification system. The system consists of three methods of cleaning the air including a UV light, a photocatalyst, and an air purifier. Air first passes through a portion with the UV light and photocatalyst, and then through the purifier. Passing the air first through the UV light and photo catalyst before the purifier reduces the load on the purifier and thus allowing the purifier to operate and clean the air for an extended period of time as compared to the purifier alone.

A process for using photocatalytic load reduction to extend reactive media filtration life is disclosed for an air purification system. The system consists of three methods of cleaning the air including a UV light, a photocatalyst, and an air purifier. Air first passes through a portion with the UV light and photocatalyst, and then through the purifier. Passing the air first through the UV light and photo catalyst before the purifier reduces the load on the purifier and thus allowing the purifier to operate and clean the air for an extended period of time as compared to the purifier alone.

The invention provides a system for sanitizing fluids such as water and air. In particular, the invention provides a combination of solid chlorhexidine and a polymer matrix, for which effluents are essentially free of leached chlorhexidine. The systems enable rapid disinfecting of fluids, including in line at the point of use, and can be employed for both high volume applications and disposable single-use applications.

The invention belongs to the field of eliminating pollutant gases. In particular, the invention belongs to the field of pollutant gas-absorbing material such as CO2, SO2, NOx and VOCs.

The present invention relates to a fresh composite or composite paste and a composite material comprising aggregates of recycled concrete, porous carbon, a binder and optionally water, as well as to the method for manufacturing the composite and the use thereof for sanitizing air (indoor or outdoor). The invention also relates to an article (for example, an anti-noise wall, a tunnel lining, an indoor decoration, an item of street furniture, etc.) comprising the composite according to the invention.

The invention belongs to the field of eliminating pollutant gases. In particular, the invention belongs to the field of pollutant gas-absorbing material such as CO2, SO2, NOx and VOCs.

The present invention relates to a fresh composite or composite paste and a composite material comprising aggregates of recycled concrete, porous carbon, a binder and optionally water, as well as to the method for manufacturing the composite and the use thereof for sanitizing air (indoor or outdoor). The invention also relates to an article (for example, an anti-noise wall, a tunnel lining, an indoor decoration, an item of street furniture, etc.) comprising the composite according to the invention.