The Technology
Reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membranes used for desalination typically remove most or all minerals from water, including beneficial ones like calcium and magnesium. While eliminating sodium chloride is essential, some of these filtered-out minerals are vital for health.
The proposed new membrane design addresses this challenge by incorporating ion channels that selectively allow essential minerals to pass through, while filtering out unwanted substances.
Advantages
- Selective filtration of specific positively charged divalent ions
- Membrane is produced in a simple procedure very similar to the way it is produced today
Applications and Opportunities
- Membranes for nano-filtration and reverse osmosis desalination
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