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@article{179852,
        author = {Nakul Rajesh Shenode and Dilip Budhlani and Ninishreya Raut},
        title = {Development of an Eco-Friendly Sanitary Pad Shredding and Disposal System with Zero-Carbon Emissions},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {8065-8068},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=179852},
        abstract = {Improper disposal of sanitary pads contributes 
to environmental pollution and public health risks in 
urban and rural settings. This study presents the design 
and evaluation of an innovative sanitary pad shredding 
and disposal system that integrates a shredding unit, an 
incineration chamber, and emission control mechanisms 
to achieve zero-carbon gas release. The system features 
a 1.4 ft × 1 ft × 0.8 ft iron gas chamber insulated with 
firebricks, an electric heater for efficient combustion, 
and a 2-inch cast iron chimney pipe with a cooling 
mechanism and HEPA filter to ensure clean emissions. 
Experimental results demonstrate that the system 
combusts sanitary pads with minimal residue, with the 
HEPA filter capturing over 95% of particulate matter 
and toxins, complying with environmental regulations. 
The design is scalable, cost-effective, and adaptable for 
communal use, offering a sustainable solution for 
sanitary waste management. This work highlights the 
potential for localized waste disposal systems to mitigate 
environmental and health hazards in semi-arid regions 
like Katol, Nagpur.},
        keywords = {Sanitary pad disposal, zero-carbon  emissions, incineration, HEPA filter, environmental  engineering, waste management},
        month = {May},
        }