Water and Fluid Separation News
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February 04, 2026
Membrane-based desalination technologies play an important role in addressing global freshwater scarcity. Processes such as reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), forward osmosis (FO), and membrane distillation (MD) can be utilized due to energy efficiency, modularity, and high separation efficiency. However, the performance of these systems is governed by complex and interdependent variables, including membrane structure, surface chemistry, operating conditions, and feed-water composition.
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January 12, 2026
Acetonitrile is one of the most widely used organic solvents in the pharmaceutical industry. Its polarity, miscibility with water, and low viscosity make it suitable in applications such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis, and ingredient concentration applications.
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October 10, 2025
Produced water from oil and gas operations is among the most challenging water streams to treat. Its extreme salinity and complex chemistry make conventional methods inefficient and costly. As water scarcity grows, researchers are turning to advanced reverse osmosis (RO) technologies that can manage these harsh conditions more sustainably.
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October 01, 2025
On International Coffee Day (October 1), there’s no better reminder of coffee’s cultural power than a story straight from Italy itself — the birthplace of espresso. In Venice, a city built on water, one café has taken “a taste of Italy” to an entirely new level by showing how advanced water purification technology can transform even canal water into a cup of espresso.
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June 23, 2025
June 23 marks National Hydration Day, a day to raise awareness about the importance of staying hydrated. Hydration supports energy, digestion, and overall well-being, but clean, safe water is essential for effective hydration. Water treatment plays a crucial role in ensuring the water we drink is free from contaminants.
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May 09, 2025
From rose petals to refined perfume, Sterlitech’s advanced membrane filtration technology is enabling safer, more efficient, and more scalable processes in the essential oil and fragrance industries. By offering alternatives to traditional heat methods, Sterlitech is helping producers preserve the aromatic integrity of botanicals while improving purity, safety, and sustainability.
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April 04, 2025
Sterlitech offers flexible and cost-effective filtration equipment solutions that are ideal for labs with limited budgets or short-term projects. With a selection of rental and reconditioned systems, labs can access high-performance tools without the commitment of a full purchase.
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March 14, 2025
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have drawn inspiration from the filter-feeding mechanisms of mobula rays to design more efficient industrial water filtration systems. Mobula rays, including manta and devil rays, feed by swimming with their mouths open, allowing water to flow in while plankton is filtered into their gullets and excess water exits through their gills.
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February 16, 2024Filtration stands as an indispensable technique within laboratory settings. Its significance spans from reagent sterilization and foundational research endeavors to clinical diagnoses and environmental assessments. Serving as a pivotal preliminary phase in sample preparation for subsequent analysis, the selection of a filtration system demands meticulous consideration of numerous factors, ranging from material compatibility to pore size.
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February 16, 2024Thanks to the promising portable filtration technology developed by researchers at the University of Texas in Austin, everyone in the world could one day have access to clean drinking water.
