Sterlitech at NAMS 2025: Elevating Membrane Research Through Industry Engagement

May 19–21, 2025 | Nashville, Tennessee

Earlier in May, Ammar Hafiz, Application Engineer for Membrane Process Development, attended the North American Membrane Society (NAMS) 2025 conference in Nashville—one of the leading global events in membrane science. Over three days, Ammar engaged with researchers, engineers, and industry leaders to explore emerging applications, share insights, and gather valuable feedback. Ammar was also involved in evaluating the posters competing for the Best Poster Award.

Exploring the Frontiers of Membrane Technology

The NAMS 2025 program featured a dynamic range of topics reflecting the evolving landscape of membrane science. Key areas of focus included:

  • Water treatment and desalination technologies
  • Development of Ion-selective cross flow membrane separation
  • Membrane-based processes for biobased feed separation
  • Strategies for resource recovery and circular economy integration
  • Innovations in polymer and membrane material design
  • Techniques to mitigate membrane fouling
  • Gas separation and carbon capture solutions

Insights from the Field

One of the most compelling aspects of the conference was hearing firsthand how Sterlitech’s products are being used in a wide variety of research projects. The HP4750 stirred cell was mentioned frequently in presentations and poster sessions, reaffirming its status as a preferred tool for high-pressure filtration applications. Explore more research where the HP4750 stirred cell has played a key role in advancing high-pressure filtration studies. 

Additional technical topics of interest included: 

  • The rising importance of ion/ion separation in lithium and rare earth element research
  • Ongoing work in ultrahigh-pressure reverse osmosis, particularly for brine concentration
  • Emerging applications of organic and green solvents in pharmaceutical separations
  • Early-stage research involving pervaporation membranes, with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) membranes being used in several exploratory studies

Looking Ahead

As the fields of filtration and separation science continue to expand, we remain dedicated to evolving alongside our customers and delivering the tools they need to push the boundaries of what’s possible.