Modular hydroxyl radical generation and ozone-based disinfection system

An ozone-based air disinfection system comprising:

• an air configuration comprising an air inlet, an airflow path, and an air outlet;
• a tank configuration comprising a sealed replaceable water cartridge, the replaceable water cartridge containing purified water and configured to ensure proper oriented positioning within the tank configuration;
• an electrolytic ozone generator configured to generate gaseous ozone from the purified water;
• a resin tank containing an ion exchange material;
• a hydroxyl radical catalyst module positioned along the air configuration and configured to heat ozone-containing air to a temperature sufficient to dissociate ozone and water vapor into reactive species that combine to form hydroxyl radicals;
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• a hydroxyl augmentation and ozone reduction module to promote further conversion of ozone to hydroxyl radicals.

An ozone-based air disinfection system comprising:

• an air configuration comprising an air inlet, an airflow path, and an air outlet;
• an electrolytic ozone generator fluidly connected to a water source and configured to generate gaseous ozone from the water source;
• a hydroxyl radical catalyst module positioned along the airflow path and configured to heat ozone-containing air to a temperature sufficient to dissociate ozone and water vapor into reactive species that combine to form hydroxyl radicals;
• a hydroxyl augmentation and ozone reduction module;
• a controller configured to operate in selectable modes comprising:
• a hydroxyl radical generation mode,
• an ozone generation mode, and
• an air recirculation mode in which the air is recirculated through a refrigerated or enclosed space after being mixed with ozone generated from the ozone generator.