Aavalor provides ceramic‑graphene hybrid membranes for last‑stage nanofiltration that operate at ultra‑low pressure (~1 bar) and achieve 80‑90 % water recovery, dramatically reducing energy use and operational costs. The membranes combine fouling‑resistant graphene with durable ceramic substrates, delivering high rejection of nitrates, phosphates, urea, COD and total nitrogen while requiring minimal chemical cleaning. Their modular, drop‑in design allows easy retrofitting into existing industrial water treatment systems across sectors such as data‑center cooling, dairy, food & beverage, and semiconductor manufacturing.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Industrial water treatment processes often rely on polymeric nanofiltration membranes that require high operating pressures, frequent chemical cleaning, and have limited durability, leading to high energy consumption, elevated operational costs, and frequent downtime.
Solution
Aavalor develops ceramic‑graphene hybrid membranes for last‑stage nanofiltration that operate at ultra‑low pressures (~1 bar) while achieving 80‑90 % water recovery. The graphene coating provides fouling‑resistant surface properties, reducing the need for acidic cleaning cycles, and the ceramic substrate offers exceptional chemical and thermal resistance for long service life. The modular, drop‑in design allows retrofitting into existing treatment trains without major plant modifications, delivering significant OPEX savings through lower energy use and reduced maintenance. Pilot systems such as the AM1200 demonstrate long‑duration stability and provide data for scaling to full‑plant implementations across multiple industries.
Target Audience
Primary customers are industrial water managers and engineering teams in data‑center cooling, dairy processing, food & beverage manufacturing, and semiconductor fabs seeking high‑efficiency nanofiltration solutions.
Features
- Hybrid membrane structure combining ceramic strength with graphene’s anti‑fouling surface
- Operates at ~1 bar pressure, delivering 80‑90 % water recovery and up to 10× lower energy consumption versus polymeric NF
- High rejection rates for nitrates, phosphates, urea, COD, and total nitrogen in a single nanofiltration stage
- Modular, drop‑in modules compatible with existing water treatment equipment for easy retrofitting
- Exceptional chemical and thermal resistance for extended membrane lifespan and reduced replacement frequency
- Minimal maintenance cycles with reduced reliance on acidic cleaning agents