The LIFE PRISTINE project was presented at the IUVA World Congress 2025, organised by the International Ultraviolet Association, celebrated from Sept 7-10 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Philipp Sperle, project partner from Xylem delivered the presentation “Photolytic Ozonation, Ozone as Promising Combination with UV-LEDs for Micropollutant Removal and Disinfection”, demonstrating the innovative approach to removing contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) to an international audience of water-sector experts.
The presentation highlighted how LIFE PRISTINE integrates photolytic ozonation and next-generation UV-LED technology to improve micropollutant removal and disinfection performance in water treatment.
LIFE PRISTINE is developing a modular, energy-efficient solution designed to tackle CECs that conventional treatments are unable to remove effectively. By combining advanced oxidation processes, encapsulated adsorbent technology, nanofiltration and AI based soft sensors, the project aims to holistically deliver higher water quality and support the safe, sustainable reuse of treated water.
The IUVA World Congress 2025 is a leading global gathering of UV-technology professionals, researchers and innovators that brought together more than 200 participants from over 20 countries, underscoring the project’s relevance and visibility at the forefront of water-reuse and disinfection research.
