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Newsletter November 2021

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MTG news

MTG - KU Leuven
29/03/2021

Newsletter March 2021

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MTG news

MTG - KU Leuven
29/03/2021

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SMARTDETOX – Removal of Organic Micropollutants from Water

MTG - KU Leuven
29/03/2021

Adequate supply of freshwater is an immense growing problem worldwide due to increasing demands and pollution. An increasing problem is the occurrence of organic micro-pollutants (OMPs) in surface and groundwater.

LigniOx - Turning lignin side-streams into sustainable concrete plasticizers

VITO
29/03/2021

Biobased chemicals and materials are expected to grow significantly and increase their market share in the coming years. Large quantities of presently underutilized lignin side-streams are available from chemical pulping processes and emerging biorefineries, offering a valuable feedstock for sustainable biomaterials.

3M Separation and Purification Sciences Division Enhances Manufacturing Capabilities

3M
29/03/2021

In an effort to better support our customers and improve lead times, 3M Separation and Purification Sciences Division (SPSD) has announced completion of an expansion of 3M Liqui-Cel Membrane Contactor production at its facility in the United States. This investment has led to significantly improved lead times

In-house biological membrane autopsy

EPAS International
29/03/2021

The presence of Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPS) produced by micro-organisms in biological wastewater systems causes many customers headaches and sleepless nights.

Shower safe at work

wateris
29/03/2021

Covid-19 is hot on the agenda, be aware that danger could be lurking within your water pipework especially if you have not been able to carry out weekly and monthly water hygiene monitoring tasks. Lockdown and stagnant water systems increase the risk of Legionella bacteria growth.

Newsletter October 2020

Upcoming events - DGMT

DGMT
08/10/2020
Membranes to protect the climate and resources

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MAMBO Biogas Project

cMACS - KU Leuven
08/10/2020

The ‘MAMBO Biogas Project’ focuses on the upgrading of raw biogas into biomethane and high-value proteins for fish feed.. 

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Cross-linked nanofiltration membranes (Patent offer)

cMACS - KU Leuven
08/10/2020

The present invention discloses the use of cross-linked halopolymer-based membranes which can be used in nanofiltration at extreme pH, elevated operating temperatures and/or in liquids comprising harsh solvents. 

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Recently finished PhDs

cMACS - KU Leuven
08/10/2020

Newsletter March 2020

Fouling resistant ion-exchange membranes for electrodialysis

PaInT (UGent) - VITO
31/03/2020

Agricultural and forestry residues containing lignocellulose are abundant and cheap, and therefore are a readily available source of plant biomass. A variety of bio-based chemicals... 

Best presentation award at IWA Young Water Professionals 2020

VITO - UGent
31/03/2020

VITO - UGent PhD student Bram De Jaegher received best presentation award at the recent IWA YWP BeNeLux conference. He presented a new electordialysis... 

Open INNOvation test bed for nano-enabled MEMbranes

VITO
31/03/2020

End of 2019, the European Open Innovation Test Bed (OITB) for nano-enabled Membranes INNOMEM was approved. INNOMEM gathers some...

Decentral recovery of water and nutrients from wastewater: A case study in Flanders

Aquafin
31/03/2020

Greywater upgrading can be a valuable source of reusable water when other water sources, such as rainwater, are unavailable or scarce. Moreover, souces seperatoin...

DuPont closes four clean water technology acquisitions

DuPont
31/03/2020

DuPont announced it has completed the 2019 acquisitions of Desalitech, inge GmbH, Memcor®, and OxyMem Limited; adding to its leading portfolio...

Perform with PerforMem​

Lanxess
31/03/2020

Brand-new software from LANXESS for analyzing reverse osmosis;
Helps to localize interference factors in water treatment more easily;...

News from abroad: Macau plant

Waterleau
31/03/2020

In Taipa-Macau (China) the three existing lanes fitted with an SBR system (69.000 m3/day) has been upgraded with a new Submerged UltraFiltration...

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