R3VOLUTION results presented at two international conferences
This November, PhD researcher Martin Prado from project partner UPC introduced the R3VOLUTION project at two major international conferences, where he presented the preliminary nanofiltration (NF) benchmarking results from the steel manufacturing case study. His contributions helped showcase the project’s progress toward achieving near-zero liquid discharge (NZLD) in energy-intensive industries.
Martin’s first presentation took place at the 8th International Symposium on Membrane Technologies and Applications (MEMTEK 2025) in Izmir, Turkey. His talk, titled “Towards near-zero liquid discharge: A steel manufacturing case study,” highlighted the role of advanced NF processes in improving water recovery and minimizing waste streams. The session generated strong interest within the membrane technology community, reflecting the growing relevance of NZLD strategies for industrial sustainability.
Shortly after, Martin travelled to the United States to present the same work at the International Conference on Desalination Science and Technology (DESAL 2025) in Florida. Delivering an oral presentation to a global audience of experts, he discussed early benchmarking results and their implications for scaling sustainable water treatment solutions in the steel sector.
These two back-to-back presentations underline the scientific significance and international visibility of the R3VOLUTION project. They also mark an important step forward in disseminating our ongoing work on membranes, resource recovery, and circular industrial water management. Images from the MEMTEK and the DESAL conference are included below.
