LIFE ELEKTRA was showcased at the XLVI Meeting of the Specialized Group of Electrochemistry of the Royal Spanish Society of Chemistry (GEE-RSEQ), held in Barcelona, Spain, from 7-10 July 2026. The conference, one of Spain’s leading scientific forums for electrochemistry research, brought together academics, researchers and industry professionals to discuss the latest advances in electrochemical science and its applications to pressing societal and environmental challenges.
Representing the project, Professor Vicente Montiel Leguey, from the University of Alicante, delivered the presentation “Scaling to pre-industrial pilot plant of the denitrification process (REN) of water from the rejection of an EDR plant using 3D electrodes of Bi58Sn42 alloys”. The lecture highlighted the latest developments achieved within LIFE ELEKTRA, focusing on the successful scale-up of the project’s electrochemical denitrification technology towards a pre-industrial pilot plant. This represents an important milestone in demonstrating the feasibility of applying advanced electrochemical processes to real drinking water treatment scenarios.
The presentation also showcased the role of the innovative Bi₅₈Sn₄₂ three-dimensional electrodes, developed within the project to enhance the efficiency of nitrate removal from electrodialysis reversal (EDR) reject streams. By combining advanced electrode materials with an optimised reactor design, LIFE ELEKTRA continues to demonstrate how electrochemical technologies can provide sustainable alternatives for treating nitrate-contaminated water while paving the way for industrial implementation.
Participation in the 36th GEE-RSEQ Meeting reflects LIFE ELEKTRA’s strong commitment to scientific excellence and knowledge exchange. By presenting its latest research to the electrochemistry community, the project not only disseminates its technological progress but also strengthens collaboration between academia and industry, contributing to the development of innovative, circular solutions for cleaner water and a more sustainable future.
