At the world's leading trade fair for environmental technologies taking place this week, Oxyle and the Belgian water technology company Waterleau announced the signing of a strategic partnership that will significantly accelerate Oxyle's market entry. The cleantech startup is working with a number of other companies in other regions of Europe to achieve similar goals.
Oxyle and Waterleau signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at IFAT, world's leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management, which took place in Munich this week. Both companies address the escalating concerns surrounding micropollutants, including pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and particularly per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in water bodies. Waterleau's current technology offering for PFAS treatment focuses on the transfer of the micropollutants from one medium to another and does not include complete removal or destruction. Oxyle's expertise enriches the Waterleau PFAS treatment portfolio, now offering comprehensive on-site destruction solutions.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Oxyle and Waterleau outlines a collaborative endeavor focused on commercializing Oxyle's cutting-edge technology for PFAS removal. It emphasizes Waterleau's commitment to prioritize the adoption of Oxyle's technology in both ongoing and upcoming projects.
“By uniting Oxyle’s innovative technologies with Waterleau’s extensive global presence and expertise in water and wastewater treatment we’re not just taking a step but a giant leap towards our shared vision of achieving PFAS-free waters”, explains Fajer Mushtaq, CEO and Co-founder of Oxyle.
Oxyle brings to the table groundbreaking technology focused on the destruction and mineralization of micropollutants, including a nanoporous catalyst capable of eliminating a broad spectrum of PFAS. Their collaborative approach emphasizes scaling technology and operations, with a keen focus on partnering with industry leaders for rapid market entry.
20 projects across Europe
Oxyle currently has around 20 projects in its portfolio, ranging from proofs of concept to full pilot trials. The countries in which the projects are running include Switzerland, Germany, France, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Norway and the United Kingdom.
The most recent long-term pilot took place with a Swiss wastewater management company. Together they launched a six-month pilot project that demonstrated a revolutionary approach to groundwater remediation. In light of the micropollutants in their groundwater, the company recognised the immediate need for an effective solution capable of removing highly persistent and problematic PFAS from the groundwater beneath its industrial site, stemming from the use of firefighting foams. With Oxyle's technology, the company was able to effectively eliminate both short- and long-chain PFAS compounds and reduce their concentrations by more than 99%.
(Press release / SK)
Picture: Fajer Mushtaq and Jeroen De Lathouwer, VP Business Development Waterleau
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