Toxic Environmental Releases from Medical Waste Incineration: A Review |
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| Authors: | Satnam Singh Vinit Prakash |
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| Affiliation: | (1) School of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (Deemed University), Patiala, 147004, India |
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| Abstract: | Toxic releases from medical waste incineration comprising organic emissions such as polychlorinated dibenzo-dioxin/furan (PCDD/Fs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), inorganic emissions and ashes containing toxic metals have been reviewed. Attempts made by various investigators to reduce/eliminate emissions have also been included. Legislations concerning emission standards for medical waste incinerators have been discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Dioxins Furans Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons Organic emissions Inorganic emissions |
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