The PROMES laboratory (PROcédés, Matériaux et Énergie Solaire – CNRS / University of Perpignan) continues to develop innovative solutions for water treatment and quality improvement using solar energy.
As part of the project’s activities, the PROMES team is working on the development and study of solar photoreactors, systems capable of removing contaminants from water through photo-oxidation processes activated by solar radiation. This technology makes it possible to degrade compounds that are difficult to eliminate using conventional treatments, such as pharmaceutical residues, pesticides and biocides.
The aim of this work is to advance towards more sustainable and efficient water treatment systems, capable of using solar energy to reduce energy consumption while improving the treatment of wastewater and reclaimed water.
The research combines laboratory experiments, modelling and the development of pilot devices to evaluate the performance of photoreactors under real solar radiation conditions. This approach makes it possible to optimise their operation and explore their potential application in different water treatment contexts.
Through these activities, the project continues to progress in identifying and developing innovative technologies that contribute to improving water quality and strengthening the resilience of water resources in the face of current environmental challenges.
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