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News
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