RESURGENCE Project Presents Innovative Nanofiltration Solution for Pulp and Paper Wastewater at CEST2025

The RESURGENCE project’s latest advancements in industrial water treatment were showcased last week at the 19th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (CEST2025), one of the world’s leading environmental conferences. A key researcher from project partner Universidade NOVA de Lisboa presented compelling new data on a novel water treatment method for the pulp and paper industry.

The research, conducted within the framework of the EU-funded RESURGENCE project, addresses the significant environmental challenge posed by wastewater from the paper bleaching process. This effluent is notoriously difficult to treat due to its complex chemical composition. The presentation detailed the successful application of nanofiltration membranes to effectively treat this wastewater, demonstrating a viable pathway to recover clean water and reduce the environmental footprint of paper production.

Presenting these findings to an international audience of scientists, engineers, and industry stakeholders is a crucial step in the project’s dissemination strategy. The positive reception and valuable feedback received at the conference will help refine the technology as it moves closer to industrial application.

This work is central to RESURGENCE’s overall goal of developing and deploying robust, eco-innovative solutions to reclaim and reuse water from challenging industrial sources. By proving the efficacy of technologies like nanofiltration, the project is paving the way for a more circular and water-smart economy in Europe.