In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Dr Duc Nguyen (Technology Project Engineer, Circular Economy Team, South East Water) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss innovative approaches to PFAS removal using water treatment sludge and biosolid-derived biochar. Duc shares insights from his PhD research and South East Water's pioneering work to turn waste into resource, highlighting the circular economy potential of these materials.

This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide and features a project that was a finalist in the Ozwater’25 Best Paper Awards, showcasing leading research and innovation in the Australian water sector.