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Adebayo Samuel,
Abstract
The problem of environmental contamination, which is important for both public health and the economy, has been addressed through a great deal of research on the sterilization and disinfection of pollutants and microorganisms. Many types of pollutants and hazardous materials, such as microorganisms and toxic gases, are discharged into the environment and can enter the human body through ingestion, adsorption, or inhalation. Numerous respiratory conditions, strokes, lung cancer, and heart problems linked to these pollutants increase the mortality rate among humans. Therefore, in order to save lives, it is imperative to control environmental pollution by using cost-effective and efficient sterilization and disinfection techniques. Along with more sophisticated methods, there are many types of conventional physical and chemical sterilization and disinfection treatments, including ethylene oxide, ozone, hydrogen peroxide, radiation, filtration, dry and moist heat, and more. suggested both traditional and cutting-edge methods of disinfection and sterilization, along with their applications and mechanisms of action. This context provides information about the relative benefits and drawbacks of both approaches. Even though advanced sterilization and disinfection technologies provide an effective solution, combined sterilization and disinfection technologies have been shown to be a more effective innovation for protecting both indoor and outdoor environments. Nowadays, the importance of sterilization and disinfection for human health is a major concern because of the COVID-19 pandemic. For these methods, people are receiving a lot more attention. Natural resources have been drastically depleted in recent years due to the fast urbanization and industrialization processes, which include mining, transportation, manufacturing, construction, and petroleum refining.
Keywords: Sterilization, Disinfection, Environmental Contamination, Public Health, Hazardous Waste
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Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 02 |
| Received | 10/02/2025 |
| Accepted | 14/02/2025 |
| Published | 15/02/2025 |
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