Membrane Filtration
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 …
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 …
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 …
Filtration innovations in 2020
Facemask materials, surface treatments, intelligent sensors & carbon nanotubes That the COVID-19 pandemic has been a driver for filtration industry innovation is beyond dispute, and one of the commercial inventions …
Student Spotlight: Highly selective membrane filtration
Ryan DuChanois is a fourth-year graduate student at Yale University, where he is pursuing a Ph.D. in chemical and environmental engineering under the supervision of Professor Menachem Elimelech. Prior to …