Desalination News

  1. New USGS Model Uses Dragonflies To Estimate Freshwater Mercury Risk On U.S. Protected Lands 1/16/2025

    In a U.S. Geological Survey-led study, researchers combined more than a decade of data on dragonfly mercury concentrations with commonly measured water-quality and landscape characteristics to develop a model that estimates freshwater mercury risk on protected lands across the nation.

  2. Graphene Made Permeable For Ions 1/15/2025

    Würzburg chemists have for the first time created a defect in graphene that allows ions to pass through. As they report in ‘Nature’, this could lead to new applications in water filtration or sensor technology.

  3. New Research Helps Eliminate Dead Zones In Desalination Technology And Beyond 1/15/2025

    Engineers have found a way to eliminate the fluid flow “dead zones” that plague the types of electrodes used for battery-based seawater desalination.

  4. Transatlantic Partnership Drives Innovation In Green Energy And Desalination 1/14/2025

    In a groundbreaking collaboration to harness the power of ocean waves, Exowave and AquaX Energy Americas proudly announce the formation of AquaX JV LLC. This transatlantic joint venture combines cutting-edge wave energy technology with regional expertise to address growing global demand for sustainable, secure, and scalable renewable energy and potable water.

  5. Rice Researchers Find Dialysis 'Astonishingly Effective' For Treating Wastewater 1/9/2025

    Researchers at Rice University, in collaboration with Guangdong University of Technology, have uncovered an innovative approach to treating high-salinity organic wastewaters — streams containing both elevated salt and organic concentrations — by employing dialysis, a technology borrowed from the medical field.

  6. Aqualia Begins Operations In Peru With A Wastewater Treatment Project In Chincha Province 1/8/2025

    Aqualia, the end-to-end water cycle management company, begins its operations in Peru after years of market research to bring its expertise and knowledge to the Andean country.

  7. Addressing Water Scarcity: Ensuring Water Security With Mobile Water Solutions 1/7/2025

    Water security presents a growing challenge for industries worldwide, affecting operations, profitability, and sustainability initiatives. With droughts becoming increasingly frequent and severe, access to reliable water resources is no longer guaranteed.

  8. WATER-MINING Project Leaves Successful Legacy To Build On As Project Wraps Up 12/20/2024

    The WATER-MINING project’s contributions to circular water solutions and technologies have opened up innovative pathways in the international quest for more sustainable water management amid increasing climate and water security challenges.

  9. ENGIE Announces The Launch Of Foresea To Revolutionize Seawater Data Intelligence 12/19/2024

    ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, is thrilled to announce that its innovation arm in APAC and Middle East, ENGIE Factory, has developed and invested in Foresea, a new seawater intelligence startup in the GCC.

  10. IDRA And CEO Water Mandate Sign Landmark MoU To Advance Global Water Stewardship 12/13/2024

    The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) and the CEO Water Mandate, a special initiative of the UN Global Compact, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration and promote innovative water stewardship practices worldwide.