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AOX in Wastewater: How to Remove Adsorbable Organic Halides and Meet Discharge Limits
Adsorbable Organic Halides (AOX) are one of the most closely monitored groups of contaminants in industrial wastewater. As regulatory pressure increases and…
What is Biogas Upgrading?
Biogas upgrading is the process by which raw biogas is refined into a cleaner, higher-quality gas that can be used as a renewable substitute for natural…
Removing Non-Ionic Surfactants in Wastewater
Learn how activated carbon removes non-ionic surfactants from industrial wastewater to improve water quality and support discharge compliance
Gas-to-Grid Performance: Optimising Biogas Filtration with Activated Carbon
Discover how Puragen’s technical expertise and activated carbon filtration solutions help optimise biogas purification and reliable gas-to-grid performance.
Can Activated Carbon Remove Microplastics from Water?
Discover how activated carbon filtration captures microplastics and nanoplastics, where its limits lie, and how Puragen designs systems that get the best…
Typical Questions about Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a constant concern for operational managers as regulations become increasingly stringent. Environmental compliance and…
PFAS Regulations: What It Means for Industry
PFAS regulation across Europe is entering a new phase. From 2026 onwards, stricter controls on emissions, water quality, and industrial discharge will…
WGC Emission Limits: Waste Gas Management and Treatment Systems in the Chemical Sector
Chemical manufacturing processes generate a plethora of waste gases, from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and acidic gases to odour-causing emissions and…
Soil & Groundwater Remediation: A Guide to Cleaner Land and Water
Soil and groundwater contamination continues to be a persistent and complex environmental challenge, particularly across municipal and industrial sectors.…
Air Emissions and PFAS in Focus: Preparing for Europe’s 2026 Regulatory Shift
Environmental regulations in the European Union are entering a new phase of compliance going into 2026/27, with several measures taking effect between 2025…
The UK Government’s new PFAS Plan: what it means for industry
Our white paper explores what the UK PFAS Plan really means for industry and how to prepare for what comes next.
PFAS Regulations: What You Need to Know
PFAS are a large group of synthetic chemicals that are extremely stable and don’t readily break down in the natural environment, making them long-lived…
PFAS – Mythbuster
PFAS regulations are tightening across Europe, with increased restrictions on banned compounds and increased scrutiny of proposed “safe limit”…
Understanding Biogas Production and Why It Matters
Governments and energy planners are increasingly looking for dependable, domestically sourced, renewable energy solutions. In this context, biogas is…
Odour Control Solutions Across Industries
Across several industrial sectors, odour-causing molecules are released in a wide range of industrial processes, particularly where waste, heat, chemicals,…
Understanding Coconut Shell Activated Carbon
When sourcing effective filtration and purification, only a few materials have the versatility and performance of activated carbon with its high carbon…
PFAS Insight: Achieving Complete PFAS Abatement
We understand that for many sectors, managing PFAS is a growing challenge, which is why we offer proven full PFAS destruction.
Abatement Explained: Reducing Emissions for Cleaner Air
As climate regulations tighten, industries are urged to recognise their environmental responsibility and look for alternative strategies to address…
Advanced Approaches to Micropollutants in Water
Micropollutants such as PFAS and pharmaceuticals can persist in water, exposing the limits of conventional treatment and creating new regulatory challenges.…
Industrial Air Purification: How Industries Can Meet Regulatory Standards
Discover how activated carbon and Puragen can help industries meet Clean Air Strategy and Air Quality Directive regulations for air emissions and…
The Importance of PAH Removal and Other Contaminants
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are prevalent throughout our lives in everyday household use, such as candles, cooking, smoking and car emissions to…
How is Activated Carbon Reactivated and Why is it Important?
Activated carbon is an essential tool in the world of industrial purification, revered for its exceptional adsorption properties. Whether it’s used for…
How Does Activated Carbon Filter Water and Why is It Effective?
Here at Puragen, our extensive expertise, passion and experience means that we understand more than most the importance and benefits of activated carbon. An…
What Are VOCs? – Understanding Volatile Organic Compounds
Volatile Organic Compounds, commonly referred to as VOCs, are a group of organic chemicals that are characterised by their high vapour pressure at room…
What is Activated Carbon Used for?
Exploring the Applications and Benefits of Activated Carbon A remarkable purification agent, activated carbon finds itself at the forefront of environmental…
A Deep Dive into the Effectiveness of Activated Carbon Filters
In the quest for cleaner air and water, the utilisation of activated carbon filters stands as a cornerstone of modern purification techniques. Whether…
What Is Powder Activated Carbon?
Powder activated carbon (PAC) stands as a pivotal purification agent renowned for its exceptional adsorption capabilities, serving a myriad of applications…
What is PFAS?
What Are PFAS Chemicals? PFAS, or Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, encompass over 4,700 man-made chemicals. Since the 1940s, they have been integral in…
The Science and Applications of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC)
Of the various commonly-available forms of activated carbon, granular activated carbons is perhaps the most widely used and versatile. What is Granular…
What Is PFOA/PFOS?
Discover what PFOA is and how it is relates to PFOS to understand what the potential solutions are to stop water contamination.