18 May ESOLVE promotes research into PFAS in contaminated water in collaboration with the CSIC

ESOLVE promotes research into PFAS in contaminated water in collaboration with the CSIC

The collaboration with the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) reinforces ESOLVE’s commitment to the analysis and search for solutions to PFAS, one of the greatest challenges in groundwater pollution.

PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), known as “Eternal pollutants”, represent today one of the most complex challenges in environmental management. Its high persistence, its capacity for mobility in the environment and its resistance to degradation mean that its presence in groundwater requires a Technical Approach and a clear commitment to research.

In this context, ESOLVE has initiated a collaboration with the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), through the Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM) y, specifically, by the researcher Borja Sepúlveda in the Micro and Nanotools Group (MNTL), with the aim of continuing to deepen the analysis of water contaminated with PFAS and advance in the knowledge of its behavior in real conditions.

Applied research to address emerging contaminants

The collaboration is based on the study of groundwater samples managed by ESOLVE within the framework of its projects. This joint work makes it possible to connect the Field Experience with scientific knowledge, a key step to better understand the presence and evolution of PFAS in complex environments.

This type of initiative responds to a growing need in the sector: to integrate applied research into the Soil and water pollution management. It is not just a matter of identifying the problem, but of continuing to generate knowledge that allows it to be addressed more effectively.

Collaboration with reference centres

Working with institutions such as the CSIC is part of ESOLVE’s strategy to promote solutions based on science and evidence. Collaboration with research centres makes it possible to advance in the analysis of emerging pollutants and to strengthen the technical quality of the projects.

At the same time, such partnerships contribute to accelerating the development of new approaches in the PFAS Treatment, an area that is constantly evolving due to the complexity of these compounds.

An ongoing commitment to environmental innovation

This collaboration is part of ESOLVE’s commitment to innovate in soil and water decontamination. In the face of persistent pollutants such as PFAS, the answer necessarily involves continuing research, contrasting approaches and working in coordination with the scientific environment.

Because pollution management is not static. It evolves at the pace of knowledge.

And this is precisely where the collaboration between engineering and science makes the difference.

Learn more about the emerging contaminants and the impact of PFAS on water and soil here.

17 Mar ESOLVE brings technical criteria and strategic vision to the Conference on soil contamination of the Waste Agency of Catalonia.

ESOLVE brings technical criteria and strategic vision to the Conference on soil contamination of the Waste Agency of Catalonia.

On 18 and 19 February, ESOLVE actively participated in the Conference on Soil Pollution organised by the Waste Agency of Catalonia (ARC), one of the main spaces for technical and regulatory debate in the field of soil quality in Catalonia.

ESOLVE’s contribution was articulated in three relevant interventions. On the one hand, during the session dedicated to sustainability, ESOLVE addressed the ZLD as a strategy aimed at minimizing liquid discharge and optimizing the use of water resources, in a context marked by water scarcity and increased regulatory requirements. The approach emphasized the need to integrate advanced technology with technical criteria to ensure viable and efficient solutions.

On the other hand, the company’s technical manager, David Arias, moderated block 4 dedicated to emerging pollutants, an area that currently concentrates an important part of the technical and regulatory challenges of the sector. The moderation allowed for an orderly discussion, provided technical context and facilitated reflection on the new evaluation criteria and the challenges associated with highly complex substances.

The following day, ESOLVE intervened as a speaker in the same block to present its experience in the remediation of PFAS, persistent pollutants of special environmental and regulatory concern. The company has been working for years on projects related to the research and treatment of these compounds, developing solutions based on rigorous risk analysis and the application of technologies adapted to each site.

The presentation highlighted the need to address PFAS with a specialized technical vision and anticipation in the face of an evolving regulatory framework. The experience accumulated by ESOLVE in this field reinforces its position as a consultancy prepared to face one of the great environmental challenges of the coming years.

Participation in these conferences is not only an institutional presence, but also a clear desire to actively contribute to the evolution of the sector. In a context marked by the updating of criteria such as the new NGRs and by the increase in environmental demand, the ability to provide technical criteria, applied knowledge and strategic vision becomes differential.

This line of action is aligned with the three pillars that define ESOLVE’s activity: science, innovation and sustainability. Science as a basis for sound diagnoses and informed decisions; innovation as a driving force to incorporate advanced methodologies and technologies; and sustainability as a commitment to the protection of soil and water in the long term.

With its participation in the ARC Conference, ESOLVE consolidates its position as a strategic technical agent in the field of soil and water decontamination, capable not only of executing projects, but also of anticipating scenarios and contributing to defining the standards of the sector.

05 Mar ESOLVE joins the Catalan Water Partnership to promote innovation and sustainability in water management

ESOLVE joins the Catalan Water Partnership to promote innovation and sustainability in water management

ESOLVE | Environmental Consulting and Engineering has formalised its incorporation into the Catalan Water Partnership (CWP), the cluster that brings together leading companies and institutions in innovation and sustainability in the water sector. This strategic alliance allows ESOLVE to strengthen its mission to protect natural resources and consolidate its leadership in comprehensive solutions for soil and water decontamination.

Leadership and experience at the service of innovation

For Ricard Mora, Managing Director of ESOLVE, “being part of the Catalan Water Partnership is a key opportunity to share knowledge and establish synergies with the most relevant players in the sector. Innovation in water purification and treatment of emerging pollutants is not only a technological challenge, but a way to generate a real and measurable environmental impact”.

ESOLVE’s expertise in advanced water treatments, including remediation of emerging pollutants, innovative purification systems, and sustainable solutions based on scientific evidence, brings differential value to CWP. This collaboration reinforces the company’s capacity to develop R+D+i projects that combine technical efficiency, sustainability and social impact.

Synergies and collaborative projects

Joining CWP opens the door to new collaborative initiatives with companies, universities and research centres, promoting sustainable water management and the optimisation of industrial and municipal processes. It also allows ESOLVE to participate in projects aimed at innovation in advanced water treatments, reinforcing its commitment to comprehensive and environmentally responsible solutions.

Commitment to the future of the sector

With this alliance, ESOLVE consolidates its position as a benchmark in the soil and water decontamination sector, positioning itself as an active agent in the sustainable transformation of the water sector in Catalonia and Spain. The company reaffirms its commitment to innovation, technology and sustainability, combining technical rigour and real impact on the territory.