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Membrane Processes

In industrial treatment processes membranes are already established separation technologies. The application is getting more common in municipal drinking and wastewater treatment.

The use of membranes in water and wastewater treatment enables the reliable retention of particles and microorganisms. By dense membrane processes such as nanofiltration and reverse osmosis it is even possible to retain dissolved components such as salts and trace organics. Very high water qualities can be achieved that way and strict discharge criteria can be accomplished. It gets possible to close water cycles and to reduce freshwater consumption. In these areas we test different membrane processes, develop cleaning concepts and even modify membrane surfaces to achieve tailored separation characteristics.

Projects

Demoware

Innovation and Demonstration for a Competitive and Innovative European Water Reuse Sector

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Evaluating household water filters in emergencies

Our project evaluates 420 filters of five manufacturers in three different humanitarian contexts in Palestine, Somalia and Kenya.

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Gravit`eau handwashing water recycling systems

Handwashing system recycling water for emergencies.

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Gravit`eau Water Kiosks in Uganda

Decentralized water treatment in schools and communities in Uganda usinig gravity-driven membrane technology.

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INSPIREWater

Innovative solutions in the process industry for next generation resource efficient water management.

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LbL membrane modification for resource recovery

Layer-by-layer modification of membranes can render them suitable for phosphorus recovery.

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Water4Injection

Online water quality and integrity control in membrane-based Water for Injections production systems.

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Institute for Ecopreneurship

FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland School of Life Sciences, Institute for Ecopreneurship Hofackerstrasse 30 CH - 4132 Muttenz
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