Membrane Filtration
DuPont launches B-Free RO biofouling preventive pretreatment
DuPont launched of a new pre-treatment technology that is designed to eliminate the effects of biofouling in reverse-osmosis (RO) systems to reduce operational costs and to boost plant uptime and reliability. Biofouling is one of the most common and severe problems in the operation of a reverse osmosis (RO) system. Unchecked, it causes significant operational …
A hidden filtration performer with applications that are simply everywhere
Nitto Denko Corporation’s TEMISH engineered porous PTFE membrane has applications ranging from ULPA and HEPA clean rooms to industrial uses, such as dust collection in power plants and protection for offshore gas turbines. A huge additional market is in often tiny high-performance filters as venting materials for many consumer devices. No compromise The water repellency …
Toray develops energy-saving, virus-removing UF membrane
Toray Industries announced it has developed a new polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) ultrafiltration (UF) membrane with exceptional virus removal rate and high water permeability for water treatment. It can thereby contribute to safe and economical water supplies treated with minimal energy for various applications, from food and beverages through wastewater reuse. Toray is accelerating application testing …
Ceramic technology in the realm of nanofiltration
Cerahelix’s NanoHelix and PicoHelix membrane filters build upon the inherently robust and durable nature that makes ceramics a good fit for harsh operating environments. The ability of these membranes to achieve nanofiltration opens the door to a myriad of applications for which traditional ceramic membrane technology has not been well suited. Ideal for use in …
Student Spotlight: Laser-induced graphene for biofouling prevention in desalination & water treatment systems
The Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research (ZIWR) is one of the world’s leading research institutes for innovative water treatment technologies. It was founded in January 2002 within the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research at the Sede Boqer Campus of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel. The institute focuses on the investigation of environmental challenges …