Ozone: Science & Engineering: Thirty-Three Years and Growing

Abstract

The first issue of Ozone: Science & Engineering was published in early 1979 with Dr. L. J. Bollyky as the Editor-in-Chief. This was a milestone for the International Ozone Association enabling professional recognition of the advances in ozone technology. Since this first issue, 33 volumes of Ozone: Science & Engineering have been published containing 168 individual issues, 1128 technical articles and nearly 16,000 pages. Dr. Rip Rice became Editor-in-Chief in 1985 and continued this position until 1998. Under the leadership of these gentlemen, OS&E expanded from about 70 pages per issue four times per year to 100 pages, then to six issues per year, at about 100 pages. In 2001 the dimensions of the journal were increased to accommodate even more manuscripts. Early articles in Ozone: Science & Engineering focused heavily on aquaculture applications, municipal wastewater treatment and industrial applications. In 1980 the application of ozone to trihalomethane control was developed, and a shift to papers on drinking water treatment occurred. Early papers also introduced the use of ozone for pulp bleaching, odor control, bottled water treatment, swimming pool treatment, cooling tower treatment, the use of UV, advanced oxidation, and ozone measurement. As the journal and ozone science matured, papers began to cover more in-depth studies on disinfection removal of specific pollutants and to focus on current environmental problems such as inactivation of Cryptosporidium. Current issues are covering new applications for ozone such as agri-food applications and emerging contaminants (endocrine disruptors). In 1989, the Harvey M. Rosen Memorial Award was established to recognize the “best paper” published in Ozone: Science & Engineering during the two-year period between World Congresses. The selection of award is determined by the Editorial Board of Ozone: Science & Engineering. To date, 13 papers have received this prestigious award. This paper reviews the first 33 years of Ozone: Science & Engineering and offers a glimpse into the future of the journal. Emphasis is placed on the contributions to the Journal from France and Japan.