Antifouling Membranes for Efficient Wastewater Treatment
Tailored Hollow Fiber Nanocomposite Membranes for Wastewater Treatment
Tags: IIT Bombay, India, Energy & Environment, Industrial Automation & Manufacturing
The tailored hollow fiber nanocomposite membranes developed by IIT Bombay offer advanced wastewater treatment by addressing separation efficiency and antifouling challenges. These membranes effectively separate contaminants like oily water, heavy metals, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals while maintaining high flux recovery, demonstrated at the lab scale using contaminant-spiked surface water. Applications include wastewater remediation for effluent treatment plants and industrial discharge. This innovation has significant societal impact by mitigating health risks from waterborne toxins and supports global demand for efficient wastewater technologies. A patent has been filed and granted, showcasing its market potential.
IP Type or Form Factor: Patent Granted; Material
TRL: 4 - minimum viable product built in lab
Industry or Tech Area: Wastewater Treatment; Purification & Separation
