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SSB and Novasep work together to develop novel systems for membrane chromatography 1
Saltworks deploys FGD wastewater treatment pilot plant in the USA 1 & 14
Further contracts strengthen H2O Innovation’s project sales backlog 2
Colorado community benefits from first commercial use of SUEZ’s MGF 2
Porvair’s RFP line is targeted at OEM and custom applications 3
Veolia’s digital services platform now available with ELGA systems 3
Asahi Kasei enhances production infrastructure for LIB separators 4
Battery grade lithium produced following successful first pilot test 4
Ecolab and Wine to Water combine strengths to celebrate World Water Day 4
Perforated filter range is designed with simplicity and security in mind 5
Graphene-based coating increases the flux and rejection rate of membrane filtration systems 14

News Focus
Porvair satisfies ink producer’s stringent requirements for ‘clean filtration system’ 5
H2O Innovation works with Sustainable Water to deliver water reuse infrastructure in the USA 6

Technology Focus
Membrane water treatment system developed to reduce toxic waste and disposal costs 7

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In Brief 3
Research Trends 8
Patents 10
Events Calendar 14

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Toray works with companies in China to manufacture and sell drinking water treatment facilities 1
PolyCera forms distribution agreement and receives membrane product approvals and certifications 1 & 14
KMS spiral elements target food, beverage and life science applications 2
De.mem receives its first order for domestic water filters in Singapore 2
MABR technology complies with strict water recycling standard 2
Lewabrane elements provide high rejection in brackish water treatment 3
Evoqua supplies Memcor CPII system for Jurong Island project 4
Steel mill in South Africa extends water treatment contract with Veolia 4
Aquaporin joins SDG Accelerator programme 4
SSB offers services for characterisation of new biological entitie 4
Hitachi Metals develops ceramics adsorption filter for SWRO desalination system pretreatment applications 14

News Focus
Fluence’s smart packaged wastewater treatment systems continue to make their mark in China 6

Technology Focus
FO system for high-level concentration of liquids by dehydration without heating or pressurisation 5
Graphene research yields atomic-scale capillaries small enough to block the smallest ions 8

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In Brief 3
Research Trends 9
Patents 11
Events Calendar 14

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Pentair invests in developer of 3D-printed spacer technology for RO elements 1
Aquaporin plays pivotal role in partnership that aims to improve water treatment in India 1 & 16
De.mem secures order for water treatment plant for mine site in Australia 2
Porvair adds four lug adaptor to its Junior filter range 2
Toray RO membranes receive approval for use in French drinking water market 2
Analyser accurately measures drinking water disinfectant parameters 3
Innovation centre helps Pentair focus on smart, sustainable water technology 3
FO module is developed for industrial-scale applications 4
Mobile filtration pilot-plant helps optimise separation processes 4
Piedmont obtains NSF certification and secures further new projects 4
Sartorius joins US-based institute 4
GEA develops high-temperature filters with ceramic elements 5
Car manufacturer selects Contour filter to ensure paint quality 5
Acquisition strengthens De Nora’s growing portfolio of water purification technologies 16

News Focus
ZeeWeed MBR helps city in Canada meet wastewater effluent limits for phosphorous 6
X-Flow membranes exceed expectations at Germany’s largest UF plant 7

Technology Focus
Ion exchangers make brine purification for chlor-alkali electrolysis more efficient 8
Highly selective hydrogen separation membrane is resistant to both heat and pressure 9

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Tests reveal benefits of using hollow ceramic core membranes for filtration of coolant fluids 1
Pentair acquires two US-based water treatment companies 1 & 16
KMS installs the UK’s largest membrane bioreactor system 2
Desalination plant in Peru uses NIROBOX smart packaged systems 2
Aquaporin’s technology demonstrates its ability to remove micro-pollutants 2
Ecolab acquires UK company Bioquell 3
Fibre mesh composite removes particulate from challenging gaseous environments 3
SOCAR selects PSA technology as part of its modernisation programme 4
Xylem and Imagine H2O support start-ups in the water sector 4
Contract and agreement strengthen SUEZ’s position in Taiwan 4
Investment set to help G2O increase R&D facilities and roll out technology 5
Bioreactor combines single-use technology with advanced automation 5
Voltea selected as a partner for sustainable home project 16

Feature
Fabrication of interlayer-free silica-based membranes – effect of low calcination temperature using an organo-catalyst 6

Regulars
In Brief 3
Research Trends 10
Patents 12
Events Calendar 16

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De.mem releases its first self-developed membrane for commercial sale 1
CITIC Envirotech secures two EPC contracts worth RMB490 million 1 & 16
De.mem wins orders in Australia and reveals revenue is in line with guidance 2
Fluence secures financing facility for future BOOT projects 2
H2O Innovation’s SILO provides simplified approach to MBR treatment 2
Ecolab supports sustainability education at US university 3
Lanxess invests in ion exchange resins production at its site in Leverkusen 4
CMT aids removal of microplastics from water streams 4
Offshore oil project uses NF to eliminate sulphate from injection water 5
Xylem helps government of Ethiopia to meet its water challenges 5
Food producer uses MBR for anaerobic wastewater treatment 5
SSB and Lonza modify relationship for the supply of cell culture media 6
Utility Partners renews O&M contracts and expands scope of work 6
Fluence awarded its first waste-to-energy harvesting project in Argentina 6
Aquaporin establishes US subsidiary 16

News Focus
Membrion raises funding to put it on the path to commercialisation in 2019 7
De.mem deploys its membrane technology across multiple industry sectors in Asia 8

Technology Focus
Sodium extraction system developed for the horticulture industry relies on X-Flow membranes 9
Pharmaceutical plant selects QUA EnviQ ultrafiltration membranes for MBR system 10

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In Brief 3 & 4
Research Trends 10
Patents 13
Events Calendar 16

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Fluence raises capital to underpin its growth plans 1
Lanxess Sybron signs distribution agreement with Clean Membranes 1 & 14
Evonik’s membranes purify landfill gas at US biomethane production site 2
Packaged MBR treats wastewater for community in Canada 2
Innovationsfonden supports Aquaporin’s research and product development 2
CITIC acquires first candidate for its accelerator programme 3
MABR modules enhance wastewater treatment plant serving RV resort 3
Aquarion establishes products and equipment division 4
H2O Innovation’s Piedmont secures large orders and releases new products 4
Ovivo forms partnership with Cembrane covering SiC membrane technology 5
Micro-plastics pollution project wins award with Alfa Laval’s support 5
Evoqua works with Horizon to expand local service in Puerto Rico 6
H2O Innovation acquires Hays Utility South Corp 14

News Focus
Fluence sees continued expansion of applications for its modular desalination system 6

Technology Focus
Open evaporator crystalliser operates at low temperatures to concentrate brine 8

Regulars
In Brief 3 & 4
Research Trends 9
Patents 11
Events Calendar 14

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Aquaporin acquires Singapore subsidiary – strengthening its ability to commercialise its membrane technology 1
Saltworks enters Chinese market and sets up headquarters at international water centre 1 & 16
De.mem secures contract to deliver potable water treatment plant 2
UF rackless system reduces footprint of municipal installations 2
H2O Innovation’s Utility Partners renews two O&M contracts 2
Latest ClorTec system features enhanced functionality and efficiency 3
UOP technology generates hydrogen for coal-to-MEG plant in China 3
Porvair appoints Sofise to help it expand in France and North Africa 4
Biwater’s Altamonte Springs project receives IWA award 4
Nalco Champion and XOS jointly create chlorine monitoring system 4
Veolia helps Dubai to treat hazardous liquid waste 5
Porvair Filtration becomes an accredited supplier to NPCIL 6
Sartorius sets up Life Science Factory for start-up entrepreneurs 6
LiqTech signs framework agreement with major marine scrubber manufacturer 16

News Focus
Containerised SWRO systems address increasing potable water demands in Oman 7

Technology Focus
Residential purification system uses Voltea’s “tunable” water deionisation technology 8
Electrical current precisely controls water flow through graphene smart membranes 9

Regulars
In Brief 3 & 5
Research Trends 10
Patents 12
Events Calendar 16

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News
Evonik and Sanju establish strategic partnership 1
Agreement between IEM and VWT covers development of materials and processes for water filtration 1 & 16
Osmoflo becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Zosen 2
SUEZ opens mobile water service centre in Atlanta to better serve customers 2
H + E MFT water treatment systems supply water in Saudi Arabia 2
Key milestones underpin De.mem’s revenue growth for first half of 2018 3
Renewable energy project relies on Asahi Kasei’s electrolysis system 4
Water treatment facility supports capacity expansion for power plant 4
UOP helps Indian Oil Corp meet new clean fuels specifications 4
CITIC Envirotech establishes its first production plant outside Asia 5
Toray offers low-fouling RO membrane 5
Ceramic membranes are used to upgrade RCWD drinking water system 5
Centre expands CoorsTek’s research capabilities in Europe 6
IsH2OTop Group acquisition strengthens Evoqua’s service capabilities in Canada 16

News Focus
First Aspiral sales made in the US and Philippines whilst further contracts are secured in China 6

Technology Focus
Digitally monitoring boiler water optimises resources and reliability 8
Evonik develops membrane for processing natural gas efficiently 9
Nano Sun sets up Singapore’s first 3D-printing plant for water filtration membranes 10

Regulars
In Brief 3 & 5
Research Trends 12
Patents 13
Events Calendar 16

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Aquaporin’s BWRO membrane is on the road to becoming a strong commercial product 1
Lanxess’ LPT business signs agreement for the distribution of its RO elements in Turkey 1 & 16
De.mem targets PoU domestic water filtration applications 2
GEA supplies ZLD system for use at an Abengoa facility in Mexico 2
IntelliFlux software ensures South Korean wastewater plant runs efficiently 3
Toray develops fibre adsorbent for purifying blood 3
Porvair offers customers nominal range of filters and housings 4
H2O Innovation’s UP wins new project and renews existing contract 4
De Nora taps into multibillion-dollar water treatment market in Asia 4
PUB-IDA forum at SIWW explores key developments worldwide 5
Toray completes demonstration plant for making cellulosic sugar 6
Legionella test provides results faster than current methods 6
Digital water management system is designed to aid water facility operators 7
Evoqua acquires provider of environmental treatment technology and services 16

News Focus
WWTPs in China and Israel select Koch Membrane Systems’ MBR technology 8

Technology Focus
Saving water locally helps businesses grow globally 9

Regulars
In Brief 3, 5 & 7
Research Trends 10
Patents 12
Events Calendar 16

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Aquaporin enables test and pilot production with off-the-shelf FO systems 1
Lanxess and Polymem sign marketing and distribution cooperation agreement 1
KMS launches latest spiral UF membranes for electrocoat paint applications 2
Hyflux set to supply second SWRO package for project in Iran 2
Ceramic membranes developed for more sustainable and efficient filtration 2
Aquaporin enters new agreement for RO membrane development 3
H2O Innovation secures industrial projects totalling C$3.1 million 3
PolyCera Membranes completes $9 million Series A funding round 3
Fluence system will produce biogas from steel mill byproducts 4
inge offers Multibore upgrade for horizontal and vertical systems 4
Saltworks demonstrates its ZLD technology to USBR 4
Gas filters target biopharmaceutical processing applications 5
Aquarion consolidates operating companies under H + E Group 5
Linde and Evonik jointly promote membrane-based technology for natural gas processing 14
Companies work together to offer economically viable produced water recycling 14

News focus
Toray’s membranes play a pivotal role in projects in China and Saudi Arabia 6

Technology focus
Sea-water sulphate removal unit provides vital protection for oilfield production wells 8
De.mem – poised to enter lucrative forward osmosis market for dewatering applications 9

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In Brief 3 & 5
Research Trends 10
Patents 12
Events Calendar 14

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SUEZ helps Rosneft to improve the performance and efficiency of its water operations 1
Berghof and Aquaporin jointly commercialise tubular FO membrane technology 1 & 16
Membrane system saves water and produces energy for the Dutch army 2
Water disinfection system produces sodium hypochlorite on-site 2
Compact Klaran-AKR system sterilises running water 2
De.mem increases revenue forecast for current calendar year 3
LiqTech receives DPF order from European customer 3
Asahi Kasei trials operation of alkaline water electrolysis plant 3
Transfer membrane market set to be worth $187.9 million by 2023 4
Filtration system improves the quality of paints and coatings 4
Evoqua’s GAC system helps utility remove PFASs from water source 4
SSB develops mini microcarrier bioreactor for cell culture 5
Oil and gas producers offered new formulation of ProSolv HS 5
Survey reveals Californians support using recycled water 6
De.mem extends its range of hollow-fibre membrane products 16

News focus
Fluence quickly secures contracts in China for Aspiral following its launch in May 6
Project aims to develop electrolysis system for the production of green hydrogen 8
Forward osmosis – the technology behind De.mem’s entry into the food and beverage market 9

Technology focus
Porvair Filtration helps develop membrane-based filter for life-saving water bottle 10

Regulars
In Brief 3 & 5
Research Trends 11
Patents 12
Events Calendar 16

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Distribution agreement makes Aquaporin Inside technology products available in Malaysia 1
Nebraskan ethanol plant installs Whitefox membrane-based dehydration system 1 & 16
Microdyn-Nadir unveils open design of MICRODYN BIO-CEL module L 2
Enclosed filter improves quality of kidney dialysis API 2
H2O Innovation secures projects worth C$4.1 million 3
On-site hypochlorite generation aids onshore frack water treatment 3
De.mem secures water treatment contract with major Australian group 4
Californian wastewater treatment project incorporates Fluence’s system 4
Microdyn-Nadir opens its new US manufacturing plant 4
Hyflux posts net loss of S$22.2 million for its first quarter of 2018 5
Veolia promotes benefits of AQUAVISTA digital platform at IFAT 5
Suez’s mobile app helps plant operators track and monitor Zeeweed membranes 6
De Nora and McPhy produce electrolysis platform that offers clients key benefits 16

News Focus
Mining sites in Australia benefit from using Osmoflo water treatment technology 6
California’s high-tech membrane-based Wasco Treatment Plant doubles its capacity 8

Technology Focus
Applying Flex EDR to produced water improves EOR economics 9
Modular MABR-based wastewater treatment systems reduce aeration energy consumption 10

Regulars
In Brief 3 & 5
Research Trends 10
Patents 12
Events Calendar 16

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News
De Nora and AGFA work together to launch electrolysis technology 1
Penn State and SSB form partnership 1 & 16
Axium Process offers containerised membrane filtration systems 2
NAMS 2018 takes place next month 2
Ecolab opens sales office in Surabaya, Indonesia 2
Fluence set to build and operate desalination plant in Mexico 2
Partnership aims to improve infrastructure monitoring 3
Evoqua and Giotto form distribution agreement 4
Lanxess makes further enhancements to LewaPlus software 4
Aquarion secures funding to grow organically and through acquisitions 4
Hyflux awarded contract for a SWRO desalination package in Iran 5
SSB designs system for rapid cell culture perfusion process development 5
Evoqua enhances IONPURE VNX modules 6
IDA International Water Reuse and Recycling Conference scheduled for June 6
Xylem helps show DPR is a safe and sustainable drinking-water source 6
Conference focuses on colloid and interface science 7
De.mem wins two new projects for deployment of proprietary membrane technology 16

News Focus
Veolia selected to deliver water treatment plant for lithium mine in Australia 7
Aquaporin enters into distribution agreements in India, Taiwan and South Korea 8

Technology Focus
De.mem adds membrane technology with large market potential to its proprietary technology portfolio 9

Regulars
In Brief 3
Research Trends 9
Patents 12
Events Calendar 18

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Water Planet spins out PolyCera Membranes as a separate wholly-owned subsidiary 1
Microdyn-Nadir expands RO product line 2
Recent contracts strengthen Fluence’s market position 2
De.mem secures orders worth A$340 000 and makes strong revenue forecast 2
Xylem opens facility in Warsaw as part of ongoing investment in Poland 3
3M Petrifilm Rapid E. coli/coliform count plate reduces testing time 4
SSB supports ABL in completing viral vector GMP capacity expansion 4
Veolia upgrades wastewater treatment plant in Stellenbosch, South Africa 4
De.mem successfully completes commercial trials of NF membrane 5
Acquisition adds ozone disinfection technology to Evoqua’s portfolio 5
AkzoNobel and Evonik start membrane electrolysis operation 14

News Focus
Sterile filter helps veterinary pharmaceuticals company process batches faster 6
Speciality group is formed with expertise in filtration and catalysis technologies 7

Technology Focus
Saltworks introduces Flex EDR following successful pilot project 8

Regulars
In Brief 3 & 5
Research Trends 9
Patents 11
Events Calendar 14

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News
De.mem helps establish new initiative that aims to promote research and collaboration in the membrane industry 1
Containerised desalination system is powered by renewable energy 2
Handbook discusses salinity gradient processes in desalination 2
Xylem’s results reveal strong fourth-quarter and full-year performance 2
H2O Innovation wins five-year O&M contract in western Canada 3
LIFT launches Intelligent Water Challenge 3
Award acknowledges Fluence’s excellence in innovation and growth 4
SPX Flow contracted to establish dairy ingredients plant in Spain 4
De.mem sees a positive year ahead following a strong 2017 4
IDA becomes a FAO WASAG partner 5
CustoMem secures E1.4 million EU grant to accelerate commercialisation 5
Manual aids design of water resource recovery facilities 5
Innovation Fund Denmark grant supports use of Aquaporin Inside technology for treatment of hospital wastewater 16

News Focus
Osmoflo’s technology helps mitigate water shortage in Cape Town 6
NIROBOX deployment continues to gain momentum worldwide 7
inge showcases major projects worldwide that rely on its ultrafiltration technology 8

Regulars
In Brief 3
Patents 9
Events Calendar 14

Contents
News
Acquisition gives Aquaporin control over supply of key component of its Inside membrane technology 1
Pilot system set up with DowDuPont enables CMS to further test its Optiperm membranes 1 & 16
De.mem secures contracts in Australia worth around A$800 000 2
Aachener Membran Kolloquium scheduled for November 2
Air Products wins nitrogen contract for FLNG project off the coast of Africa 2
Aquaporin aims to make vaccine production more efficient 3
Aquatech designs SWRO system for detergent manufacturer in India 4
Ecolab strengthens its position for water treatment in the US institutional market 4
Sulzer acquires JWC Environmental 4
Pork producer invests in membrane-based filtration plant 4
Nomination period opens for 2018 WEF Awards 4
Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition takes place next month 5
Porvair posts strong year-end results 5
Lanxess highlights its ULP membrane elements at AMTA 2018 5
Microdyn-Nadir acquires Italian distributor and supplier of customised spiral membrane products 16

Technology Focus
Coated UF membranes improve virus removal from treated municipal wastewater 6

News Focus
Russian refinery employs world’s largest industrial MBR and EDR units 6
Coal-to-chemicals plant in China uses AquaEZ wastewater recycling and ZLD system 8

Regulars
In Brief 3
Research Trends 9
Patents 12
Events Calendar 16

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ICL sells its 50% share in IDE Technologies 1
Xylem set to buy water industry infrastructure assessment and management firm 1 & 16
Vehicle washing facility employs De.mem’s water treatment systems 2
Amiad signs filter licencing agreement with Dow Global Technologies 2
Decarbonation module helps extend service life of ion-exchange resins 2
PWT and Piedmont add new distributors to their network 3
Evonik opens new membrane production facility in Schörfling Austria 3
Chinese medical nutrition firm uses Veolia’s water purification system 3
De Nora China boosts production with multi-million dollar factory expansion 4
Operational acceptance ends first phase of Ebeye, Marshall Islands Project 4
Porvair highlights revenue growth, structural change and acquisition 5
Stanford’s CR2C deploys and tests Fluence’s MABR system 5
PVDF membrane market worth $798.4 million by 2022, forecasts study 6
Kinetico acquires Nimbus Water Systems 16

News Focus
China shows growing interest in Fluence’s smart packaged MABR business model 6
Veolia helps UK dairy reduce its impact on the environment 8
Yoghurt producer relies on MBR to treat wastewater and expand operations 9

Regulars
In Brief 5
Research Trends 10
Patents 12
Events Calendar 16