NALA Membranes develops chlorine-resistant reverse osmosis membranes that prevent biofouling, significantly reducing maintenance costs and operational complexity in water treatment systems. By replacing traditional polyamide materials, NALA's technology lowers energy consumption and total ownership costs by up to 24%, enabling sustainable water reuse for drinking, industry, and agriculture.
Funding
$8.1M 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
Traditional reverse osmosis (RO) membranes used in water treatment systems are susceptible to biofouling, leading to increased operational costs, frequent maintenance, and reduced efficiency. Polyamide membranes, commonly used in RO systems, degrade when exposed to chlorine, a necessary disinfectant, further exacerbating the biofouling problem.
Solution
NALA Membranes offers chlorine-resistant reverse osmosis membranes designed to prevent biofouling, thereby reducing maintenance, operational complexity, and overall costs in water treatment. By replacing traditional polyamide materials with a new generation of durable materials, NALA's membranes allow for chlorine-based cleaning without degradation, minimizing biofouling and maintaining optimal system performance. This technology lowers energy consumption and total ownership costs, enabling sustainable water reuse for drinking, industrial, and agricultural applications. NALA's membranes proactively address biofouling, eliminating the need for complex pre-treatment processes and frequent membrane replacements.
Target Audience
NALA Membranes targets water treatment facilities, industrial plants, and agricultural operations that require efficient and sustainable water purification and reuse solutions.
Features
- Chlorine-resistant membrane material that withstands degradation from chlorine-based cleaning.
- Reduced biofouling, leading to less frequent cleaning cycles and downtime.
- Lower operating pressure requirements, resulting in reduced energy consumption.
- Drop-in replacement for existing polyamide membranes in standard RO systems.
- Increased membrane lifespan compared to traditional polyamide membranes.
- Reduced need for complex pre-treatment processes.