The limited freshwater sources and the ease of water pollution necessitate efficient treatment systems. Membranes are commonly employed as filters and quality control materials in water treatment ...

Rich ‘Raz’ Razgaitis co-founded FloWater in 2013 with a singular mission to put an end to single-use plastic water bottles. According to recent findings by Precedence Research, the global water ...

On a hot day, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing drink of water. But how would you feel if that water was sourced from the sewer? As cities across the West brace for a drier future, they’re ...

A team of NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) researchers has developed a novel approach that utilizes microwave technology to more easily synthesize and fine-tune a new type of membrane which effectively purifies ...

Cities typically draw water from diverse sources, such as rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Each source presents unique challenges, ranging from pollution concerns to industrial runoff. Pollution, both ...

Rice University researchers have developed an innovative solution to a pressing environmental challenge: removing and destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly called "forever ...

Regions particularly affected include Southern and Central Asia, as well as North Africa, where the situation is critical. Even countries with advanced infrastructure, such as the United States, are ...

Dropping water levels at Lake Powell on the Arizona-Utah border (below) and elsewhere in the U.S. are driving efforts such as the Las Virgenes-Triunfo project in California (above), which will blend ...

Anthony Straub (r) with PhD student Kian Lopez in a lab. Anthony Straub is making revolutionary advances in water purification for life on Earth and in space. Using nanoscale membranes—thinner than ...

Distilled water and purified water both undergo processing to remove certain contaminants and impurities. Both types of water are generally safe to drink as part of a balanced diet. Distilled water ...