Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a system. The system includes a substrate and a fluid capture material formed on one or more surfaces of the substrate. The fluid capture material includes a sorbent material that binds one or more fluids, the one or more fluids comprising water, carbon dioxide, sulfur oxides, or a combination thereof. The fluid capture material also includes one or more binder materials, wherein the binder material is at least partially cross-linked.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the elimination of perchloroethylene from the waste products of the dry cleaning solvent recycling process. The process consists of placing the solutions and objects contaminated with the perchloroethylene in a containment chamber, and adding ozone to the chamber until the perchloroethylene is eliminated from the waste products. The addition of catalysts or ultraviolet light to the process can increase the speed of elimination of the perchloroethylene. Another feature would re-circulate ozone that has escaped from the solution to improve the efficiency and reduce energy input into the process.