We are honored to have Dr. Paul Wiper as our distinguished speaker in the session of Circular Economy and Sustainable Water Solutions at the upcoming World Filtration Institute 2024 Annual Conference (WFI 2024), December 3–4, 2024, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST.
Dr. Wiper is the CTO and Business Development Manager at Molymem Limited responsible for the technical development and commercialisation of its next generation nanofiltration membranes for water and wastewater markets. Prior to this role, he was Application Manager at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) heading up the deposition and printing laboratories, which developed a range of 2D material applications and technologies across semiconductor and energy-storage sectors. In addition, Paul was the programme lead of an ERDF funded programme, Bridging The Gap. The aim of the programme was to work with Greater Manchester SMEs to develop and accelerate the commercialisation of graphene/2D materials products and processes. He was the Business Engagement/Product Manager at AIXTRON UK Ltd. responsible for the sales and growth of the 2D/Nano division. Paul has PhD in Chemistry from the University of Liverpool, has extensive research experience working with BP and Pilkington Glass (NSG) and has authored over 21 research publications.
Date: December 4, 2024
Time: 08:50AM - 09:05AM EST
Presentation title
Next-generation, Sustainable Nanofiltration Membranes for Natural Organic Matter (NOM) and Nutrient Removal from Drinking Water
Abstract
Access to fresh, clean water for all is a universal problem. Climate change, pollution and population growth are factors that will further exacerbate this issue in years to come, placing stress on current supplies. Novel, sustainable technologies are required now more than ever to provide the solution, in a way that is robust, economical and scalable.
We are developing the next generation of membranes, based on two-dimensional molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) to form highly efficient water filtration membranes. Our membranes aim to combine the best features of commercially available membranes such as the small pore size and separation efficiency of polymeric membranes and the robustness and lifetime of ceramic membranes. High water permeation and contaminant rejection positions these membranes as lower energy alternatives to traditional nanofiltration membranes, with the added benefit of specific functionality, tailored rejection and hence tuneable membrane technology.
In this talk, building on our scale-up and growth over the past year, we will show the effectiveness of our hybrid ceramic NF membranes for the removal of NOM and nutrients from a range of UK ground and river waters and benchmark their performance against state-of-the-art commercial polymer NF membranes, typically used by the water industry. NOM and nutrient removal (nitrates, phosphates) require complex and expensive physical and chemical treatment trains. We believe our membrane technology could reduce or eliminate the use of coagulation/chemical usage resulting in lower OPEX and reduced CO2 asset footprints overtime. We have targeted the removal of these nanoscale compounds, to protect public health whilst maintaining a practical and economical solution for water suppliers through the use of our disruptive membrane technology.
About WFI 2024:
The World Filtration Institute 2024 Annual Conference (WFI 2024) will be held online, December 3–4, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST. The theme of this conference is "Sustainable Filtration Solutions for a Cleaner and Healthier World." It will be an internationally leading expert conference addressing the latest advances in filtration and separation technologies and their critical roles in healthy living, surrounding environments, and a clean, sustainable world for current and future generations. The virtual conference will feature the following sessions:
1. Sustainable Filtration for A Healthier Indoor Environment
2. Filtration Advances for Emerging Technologies
3. Innovative Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Filtration
4. Circular Economy and Sustainable Water Solutions
5. Regulatory Trends and Standards Updates
6. Artificial Intelligence in Advanced Filtration Solutions
