The results of the LIFE PRISTINE project were presented at the 4th International Conference on UV-LED Technologies & Applications (ICULTA), held from 21–24 April in Berlin, Germany. The conference brought together researchers, industry stakeholders, and technology developers working across the UV-LED value chain, from fundamental research to real-world applications.
During the event, Xylem project partner Philipp Sperle presented key findings from the work titled “Photolytic ozonation, a wavelength optimized advanced oxidation process when employing UVC-LEDs”, contributing to the dissemination of the successful LIFE PRISTINE project outcomes.
LIFE PRISTINE focuses on advancing innovative water treatment solutions, particularly in the field of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for water reuse applications. The presentation highlighted how UVC-LED technology can be optimized beyond conventional disinfection uses to enhance oxidation-based treatment strategies.
The ICULTA conference provided an in-depth overview of the latest developments in UV LED technology, including the design and performance of UV LED-based systems and their integration into practical applications. It also highlighted the broad range of uses of UV technologies across industry and research, including water, air, and surface disinfection, as well as applications in medicine, hygiene, life sciences, curing, sensing, horticulture, and analytics.
