Membrion develops electro-ceramic desalination technology that efficiently removes problematic ions from industrial wastewater, enabling compliance with regulatory standards while minimizing operational costs. Their membranes are designed to withstand extreme conditions, reducing the need for pre-treatment and enhancing water circularity in wastewater management systems.
Funding
$23.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Industrial facilities face challenges in treating wastewater containing regulated ions and heavy metals, often relying on inefficient and costly methods like chemical coagulation, ion exchange resins, and thermal removal processes. These traditional methods struggle with fluctuating wastewater compositions, require significant maintenance, and may produce harmful byproducts or PFAS-laden sludge, leading to compliance issues and increased operational expenses.
Solution
Membrion provides electro-ceramic desalination (ECD) technology for selective removal of dissolved ions from industrial wastewater, streamlining treatment and enabling water reuse. Their patented CeramIX® membranes leverage an electric field to extract problematic ions, such as heavy metals, into a concentrated stream for recovery or disposal. The ECD process minimizes the need for pre-treatment, reduces chemical usage, and operates effectively in harsh conditions, including ultra-low pH and oxidizing environments. Membrion's systems can be integrated into existing infrastructure, expanding treatment capacity and improving water circularity while granting facilities greater control over their wastewater management.
Target Audience
Membrion's primary customers are industrial facilities dealing with challenging wastewater streams containing regulated ions and heavy metals, particularly those in industries such as battery recycling and mining.
Features
- Selective removal of dissolved ions, including heavy metals, salts, and minerals, from wastewater
- Patented CeramIX® electro-ceramic membranes with molecule-sized pores for ion selectivity
- Robust membrane performance in harsh conditions, including ultra-low pH, high acidity, and oxidizing environments
- Reduced need for pre-treatment due to membrane resistance to fouling, scaling, and chemical degradation
- Tunable removal capabilities, allowing facilities to treat wastewater to specific regulatory levels
- Compact system design for expanding wastewater treatment capacity with a small footprint
- Potential for 60-90% chemical use reduction compared to chemical coagulation methods
- Integration-ready design for retrofitting into existing wastewater treatment infrastructure