Desalination Chemistry & Osmotic Membrane Research Unit
Advancing membrane chemistry and desalination technology to expand access to clean water globally.
Research Mission
The Desalination Chemistry & Osmotic Membrane Research Unit develops advanced membrane materials and desalination processes to expand access to clean water in water-scarce regions. The unit investigates the chemistry of ion transport through membranes, develops next-generation reverse osmosis and forward osmosis membranes, and engineers desalination systems optimized for energy efficiency and resilience in off-grid and humanitarian deployment contexts.
Key Research Functions
Membrane Development
Developing next-generation desalination membranes with enhanced water permeability, salt rejection, and fouling resistance — applying thin-film composite chemistry, nanocomposite materials, and surface modification to advance membrane performance.
Process Optimization
Optimizing desalination process design for energy efficiency and operational resilience — developing energy recovery systems, pre-treatment strategies, and system configurations that minimize energy consumption and maintenance requirements.
Humanitarian Deployment
Engineering portable and modular desalination systems for humanitarian deployment — developing compact, robust, and low-maintenance systems that provide safe drinking water in disaster response and water-scarce community settings.
Research Capabilities
Directorate of Advanced Research & Applied Sciences
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