Wasser 3.0 PE-X®
Partner(s)/Owner(s): Wasser 3.0 gGmbH
Brief Description:
Wasser 3.0 PE-X® is a novel microplastic removal technology based on a combination of physical agglomeration and water-induced chemical fixation. It provides fast and strong particle growth and forms stable agglomerates. Wasser 3.0 PE-X® requires significantly lower CapEx and operational costs than mainstream alternatives. Additional savings are realized through reductions in energy, chemical and water consumption; waste-as-resource approach & circular economy (for water, chemicals, removal products), maintenance, and operational costs.
The Microplastic Challenge
Microplastic pollution in water systems poses growing environmental and health threats. Detection methods are complex, time-consuming, and lack precision, hindering effective monitoring and assessment of contamination levels. Microplastic removal presents significant challenges as conventional filtration systems cannot effectively capture these tiny particles, allowing them to enter natural water bodies. Standard technologies like membrane filtration, hydrocyclones, and sand traps are costly, energy-intensive, and demanding to maintain. The diversity of polymer types with different properties makes selecting suitable treatment approaches difficult. Additionally, sustainable disposal options for collected microplastics remain limited.
Solution:
Traditional microplastic removal technologies are costly, energy-intensive, and complex. Wasser 3.0 PE-X® offers a novel approach, combining physical agglomeration and chemical fixation for rapid particle growth. With 20% lower CapEx and up to 75% lower OpEx than alternatives, it enables 100% waste reuse, creating new revenue streams and reducing resource consumption. Wasser 3.0 PE-X® uses fluorescent dyes and Clump & Skim Technology for efficient microplastic detection and removal across polymer types, offering a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and sustainable alternative.
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