Publications by authors named "Yongxin Tong"
Article Synopsis
- Control measures are needed for disinfectant pollution, especially regarding benzalkonium chloride (BAC), a common ingredient in hand sanitizers.
- A survey of 703 medical students found that while most have used BAC products, knowledge about their environmental impact was low, with an average test score of 1.90 out of 5.
- Despite poor knowledge, students showed positive attitudes towards reducing BAC pollution and a desire to learn more about environmentally friendly practices.
Background: A sharp rise in household consumption of disinfectants triggered by COVID-19 pandemic has generated tremendous environmental burden and risks of disinfectant emissions in the post-pandemic period. To address this emerging challenge, replacing highly hazardous disinfectants with more environmental friendly alternatives has been accepted as an inherently effective solution to environment issues posed by disinfectant emerging contaminants. However, no study has yet been done to explore the potential customers' attitudes and the market prospect of environmental friendly disinfectants until now.
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