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News
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

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