As the EU advances the legislative process for its comprehensive PFAS ban—covering thousands of "forever chemicals" including PVDF—the green transition race in the water treatment industry has already begun. Ceramic membranes stand out as the core solution amid this transformative wave.
Previously accounting for over 80% of the global water treatment membrane market, PVDF is now facing increasingly strict usage restrictions due to its classification as a PFAS substance. These chemicals require more than 1,000 years to naturally degrade and accumulate persistently in ecosystems and the food chain. Data from Germany’s Federal Environment Agency reveals that one in four adolescents has reached health-risk levels of PFAS in their blood. Critically, the EU has explicitly stated in relevant proposals that PVDF membranes in water treatment have high substitution potential, with mature technical alternatives already emerging.
Why are ceramic membranes the optimal alternative to PVDF? The answer lies in breakthroughs in both performance and value:
- Durability Redefines Cost Logic: With a service life 3-5 times longer than traditional PVDF membranes, ceramic membranes quickly restore filtration performance。
- High-Precision Filtration & Stable Operation: Pore sizes can be precisely controlled at the nanoscale, enabling efficient removal of SS, colloids, microorganisms, etc.
- Superior Physicochemical Stability
- Sustainability Aligned with EU Standards: Recyclable and free of plastic pollution, fully complying with EU regulations .
Today, ceramic membranes are gaining rapid market acceptance across Europe, with more industrial and municipal projects selecting them as the first choice for PVDF replacement. The industry consensus is clear: Ceramic membranes not only directly replace existing PVDF systems (no large-scale equipment retrofitting required) but also create long-term value for customers.
With nearly thirty years of ceramic membrane separation technology, TANGENT team serve clients in dozens of countries worldwide. Leveraging China’s ceramic membrane industrial cluster advantages, we offer a full range of products (e.g., tubular, flat-sheet, honeycomb) widely applicable to core scenarios such as drinking water, pharmaceutical industry, food & beverage purification, and industrial wastewater treatment.
As the EU's 2026 mandatory standard approaches, now is the critical window to deploy PVDF alternatives and seize market opportunities.
From regulatory compliance to long-term returns, from technical adaptation to cost optimization—ceramic membranes are redefining a sustainable future for the water treatment industry. We are fully prepared to partner with you, capture transition opportunities, and achieve win-win success in the global market!
