Water and waste water treatment specialist De.mem (ASX:DEM) has launched a new, proprietary, in-house developed Microfiltration (MF) membrane.
The global market for Microfiltration membranes and systems is forecasted to be at US$6.9 billion by 2026, growing at a compounded annual rate of 7.1% from 2019-2026.
The company said the new technology is a hollow fibre membrane with a relatively large pore size and increased flux (which allows greater throughput of liquids).
MF membranes are deployed on a stand-alone basis, often also as a pre-treatment for other separation processes such as Ultrafiltration and as a post-treatment for granular media filtration. The technology can remove small particles such as sediment, algae, protozoa or large bacteria from a liquid.
De.mem CEO Andreas Kroell said the technology complements the company’s portfolio well, as it adds to De.mem’s existing hollow fibre Nanofiltration and Ultrafiltration technologies.
“With the launch of this new product, we are further enhancing our product range in an effort to offer our customer base a comprehensive suite of membrane-based products. We provide attractive solutions for both potable and waste water treatment applications and food & beverage industry production requirements,” Mr Kroell said.
He saidthe potential applications of MF membranes are extensive.
“For example, De.mem’s MF membrane can be deployed in the processing of beverages such as wine, beer, dairy, as well as in potable and waste water treatment. The technology can also be used as a pre-filter to De.mem’s existing Ultrafiltration and Nanofiltration processes.”