This company tailors nanofiltration membranes using an AI-guided coating technique to meet unique separation conditions. They achieve superior product purities by customizing the surface functionalization of commercial membranes for specific industrial processes. Their modular solutions integrate with existing filtration plants, enabling cost-effective precious material recovery and reduced wastewater volumes.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The recovery of critical raw materials from recycling water is often inefficient due to the varying compositions of the water and the limitations of existing nanofiltration membranes. Traditional membrane solutions may not be optimized for specific recycling processes, leading to suboptimal product purity and increased costs.
Solution
Naion.tech develops AI-optimized nanofiltration membranes tailored to the unique compositions of recycling water, enabling more efficient and cost-effective recovery of critical raw materials. The company leverages AI to customize existing commercial membranes, adapting their surface functionalization to specific recycling processes. This approach enhances product purity without requiring the adoption of new equipment, allowing for rapid deployment and scalable mass customization. By precisely adapting membrane properties, Naion.tech ensures optimal performance and reduces the need for extensive process adjustments.
Target Audience
Naion.tech's primary customers are recycling facilities and companies involved in the recovery of critical raw materials from water sources.
Features
- AI-driven design process for rapid membrane customization
- Surface functionalization of commercial membranes for tailored performance
- Enhanced product purity in critical raw material recovery
- Compatibility with existing modular equipment for easy integration
- Scalable mass customization for cost-effective solutions