Below are the presentations from the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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National Biodefense Strategy Calls for a Robust Decontamination Capability (PDF)(20 pp, 4 MB,
11-19-2020)
plenary session at 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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The California Camp Fire:EPA's Response Effort (PDF)(28 pp, 10 MB,
11/14/2019)
plenary session at 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Development of a Dry Decontamination Method for Mass Casualty Events – The NIOSH DryCon System (PDF)(15 pp, 1 MB,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Decontaminating Materials Contaminated with an Enveloped RNA Virus Surrogate for Influenza, Ebola, and Smallpox, and Francisella Vegetative Cells Using Hot Humid Air (PDF)(12 pp, 1 MB,
11-19-2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Laboratory Decontamination Using Low-Concentration Hydrogen Peroxide (PDF)(15 pp, 1 MB,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Case Study: A Fentanyl Incident, Notification, Response, and Remediation. A Local Jurisdiction’s Perspective (PDF)(23 pp, 2 MB,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Measuring Success Beyond Cleanup Levels in Environmental Decontamination (PDF)(19 pp, 2 MB,
11-19-2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Biological Indicator and Test Program for Sterility Assurance for Mars Sample Return Planning (PDF)(17 pp, 1 MB,
11/12/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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The PFAS Effluent Treatment System (DETS): Design, Construction and Testing (PDF)(19 pp, 3 MB,
11-19-2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Disinfection of Legionella pneumophila within Drinking Water Biofilms Using Various Treatment Technologies (PDF)(19 pp, 2 MB,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Decontaminant Reactivity Screen with Select Fentanyls (PDF)(19 pp, 2 MB,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Evaluation of Environmental Fentanyl Contamination and Sampling Effects for Remediating Affected Areas (PDF)(19 pp, 2 MB,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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An Introduction to the U.S.-EPA CompTox Chemicals Dashboard – Web-Based Access to Data for ≈900,000 Chemicals (PDF)(33 pp, 3 MB,
11/21/2020)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Evaluation of Analytical Methods for the Detection of Bacillus anthracis Spores: Compatibility with Real-World Samples Collected from Outdoor and Subway Surfaces (PDF)(19 pp, 1 MB,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Feasibility of a Bioaerosol Sampling Network to Measure Resuspended Spores (PDF)(27 pp, 1 MB,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Wash Penalty Factors: Insight into the Effects of Water Wash Down of Building Materials for RN Decontamination (PDF)(4 pp, 197 K,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Decontamination of Category A Viruses on Porous Surfaces and Sensitive Equipment Using Chloride Dioxide (PDF)(20 pp, 3 MB,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Water-On-Wheels (WOW) Emergency Water Treatment System Cart (PDF)(19 pp, 3 MB,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Logistics Modeling of a Wide Area Decontamination Operation Using Wash Down Techniques (PDF)(15 pp, 899 K,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Wash Penalty Factors: Insight into the Effects of Water Wash Down of Building Materials for RN Decontamination (PDF)(19 pp, 647 K,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Using Stormwater Models to Inform Recovery Efforts Following a Wide-Area Contamination Incident (PDF)(19 pp, 4 MB,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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denison_eng.pdSimulation of Incineration of Waste Generated from Cleanup following Chemical/Biological Incidents (PDF)(18 pp, 997 K,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Responding to African Swine Fever (ASF): Research to Develop New Methods to Manage ASF Infected Animal Carcasses (PDF)(24 pp, 3 MB,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Assessment of the Biosecurity of Animal Mortality Size Reduction Using Horizontal Grinders Prior to On-Farm Composting (PDF)(19 pp, 2 MB,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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lemieux_rkis-cs.pdControl of Emissions from Combustion of Cesium-Contaminated Biomass via Sorbent Injection (PDF)(24 pp, 2 MB,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Systematic Optimization of High Activity Neutralization Materials for Bulk Chemical Agent Detoxification (PDF)(11 pp, 1 MB,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Establishing Risk-Based Action Levels for Unique Exposure Scenarios in Response to Illegal Pesticide Applications (PDF)(20 pp, 886 K,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Relating Laboratory-Scale Dispersion Experiments to Full-Scale Field Data from Jack Rabbit II (PDF)(31 pp, 3 MB)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Evaluation of an Electrostatic Sprayer for Personnel PPE Bio Decontamination – Mannequin Testing (PDF)(21 pp, 2 MB,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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The Use of Low Concentration Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor for the Inactivation of Ebola Virus Surrogates MS2 and Phi6 Bacteriophages (PDF)(21 pp, 2 MB,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Effective RN Decontamination of Sensitive Equipment Method Formulation Using Non-Radiological Surrogates (PDF)(15 pp, 1 MB,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Assessment of Non-Destructive Decontamination Methodologies for Mixed Porous Surfaces under High Humidity and UV Conditions (PDF)(20 pp, 687 K,
11/20/2019)
presentation at the 2019 Decontamination Research Conference
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Potential Local to Regional Scale Impacts from Wildfire Re-emission of Hypothetical Radiological Contamination Incidents (PDF)(1 pg, 3 MB)
poster presented at the 2019 International Decontamination Research Conference
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A Novel Method Using Phycoremediation to Reduce Toxic Metals in Surface Waters (PDF)(1 pg, 1 MB)
poster presented at the 2019 International Decontamination Research Conference
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The Effects of Contaminant-Aging on Decontamination Efficacy for Rapid Remediation of Concrete Surfaces (PDF)(1 pg, 258 K)
poster presented at the 2019 International Decontamination Research Conference
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The Effects of Contaminant-Aging on Decontamination Efficacy for Rapid Remediation of Concrete Surfaces (PDF)(1 pg, 2 MB)
poster presented at the 2019 International Decontamination Research Conference
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The Argonne SuperGel for CBRN Decontamination (PDF)(1 pg, 1 MB)
poster presented at the 2019 International Decontamination Research Conference
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Radiological Recovery Logistics Tool (PDF)(1 pg, 403 K)
poster presented at the 2019 International Decontamination Research Conference
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Intelligence Database and Tools for Chemical Hazards – A Program to Develop Tools to Assist Soldiers in an Environment with Toxic Industrial Chemicals (PDF)(1 pg, 3 MB)
poster presented at the 2019 International Decontamination Research Conference
- Conceptual Development and Testing of a Chitosan/Graphene Oxide (CSGO) “Bandage” to Isolate and Remove Chemical Contamination from Surfaces (PDF)(1 pg, 2 MB)
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Decontamination Studies Related to Vehicles in a Biologically-Contaminated Wide Area: Interior Vehicle Decontamination Using Vapor Phase Hydrogen Peroxide (PDF)(1 pg, 746 K)
poster presented at the 2019 International Decontamination Research Conference
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Temperature Controlled Radiological Decontamination (PDF)(1 pg, 899 K)
poster presented at the 2019 International Decontamination Research Conference
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Surface Decontamination Options for a Fentanyl Contaminated Building Interior (PDF)(1 pg, 598 K)
poster presented at the 2019 International Decontamination Research Conference
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Fate and Transport Modeling of Urban Radiological Contamination (PDF)(1 pg, 2 MB)
poster presented at the 2019 International Decontamination Research Conference
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E.coREADi: Automated Microbiological Water Analysis (PDF)(1 pg, 1 MB)
poster presented at the 2019 International Decontamination Research Conference
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Personnel Decontamination: Understanding the 90% Solution (PDF)(1 pg, 1 MB)
poster presented at the 2019 International Decontamination Research Conference
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Analyzing U.S. Coast Guard Facilities for Operational Resiliency (PDF)(1 pg, 1 MB)
poster presented at the 2019 International Decontamination Research Conference