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Modern Water contributes to graphene research
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demands in a more energy-efficient manner. It is hoped that integrating nanostructured hierarchical graphene into the electrodes and membrane will overcome the limiting factors of conventional materials by lowering energy consumption, increasing water production efficiency and reducing membrane fouling. Simon Humphrey, CEO, Modern Water, commented: ‘We are confident that our leading know-how in membrane processes and desalination will be of significant benefit to the project and we are looking forward to working alongside our new research colleagues.’ Dr Linda Zhou, Professor, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Masdar Institute, added: ‘Our main objective is to develop a two-dimensional materials-based technology for desalination and water purification in the form of next-generation graphene-based electrodes and membranes. Our end goal is to transfer these research outcomes into water technologies so we can have a real-world impact on the global issue of water security.’ Contact: Modern Water Plc, Bramley House, The Guildway, Old Portsmouth Road, Guildford GU3 1LR, UK. Tel: +44 1483 696 000, www.modernwater.com
CDPQ and Suez set to acquire GE Water
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anadian long-term institutional investor Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) and French environmental services company Suez Sa recently entered into an agreement with General Electric Co to acquire its Water & Process Technologies business (GE Water), a major provider of water treatment technology, products and services. The transaction – which is expected to close by mid‐2017, and is subject to receipt of required regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions – values GE Water at approximately $3.4 billion. As part of this trans-
action CDPQ will invest over $700 million for a 30% stake. Suez will have a 70% stake and will contribute its industrial water business to GE Water to create a new self-standing business unit within Suez, encompassing all industrial water activities with a global focus. ‘With an emphasis on industrial applications, GE Water has positioned itself as a key player in the water treatment industry thanks to its cutting-edge technology and a management team that has proven itself highly skilled at leveraging that competitive advantage,’ said Michael Sabia, President and CEO, CDPQ. Continued on page 16...
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K-based Modern Water Plc, which installs and operates membrane systems, and develops and supplies water monitoring systems, has been chosen to contribute its design and development capabilities to a new research project run by the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the UK’s University of Manchester. The research will examine the viability of using graphene to improve water desalination techniques, and has been awarded funding of $500 000 by the UK government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in partnership with the British Council. Modern Water says that it will add its knowledge and expertise in water treatment and membrane design to the project. The research division of environmental services group Veolia has also been selected to take part in the project. The aim of this research is to design and engineer nanostructures for graphene-based electrodes and membranes, and develop systems for desalination and water purification applications. Emerging capacitive deionisation and membrane-based desalination technology are believed to have the potential to help meet global water
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This journal and the individual contributions contained in it are protected under copyright by Elsevier Ltd, and the following terms and conditions apply to their use: Photocopying Single photocopies of single articles may be made for personal use as allowed by national copyright laws. Permission of the publisher and payment of a fee is required for all other photocopying, including multiple or systematic copying, copying for advertising or promotional purposes, resale, and all forms of document delivery. Special rates are available for educational institutions that wish to make photocopies for non-profit educational classroom use.
TECHNOLOGY
ISSN 0958-2118 May 2017 www.membrane-technology.com
Modern Water contributes to graphene research
News
demands in a more energy-efficient manner. It is hoped that integrating nanostructured hierarchical graphene into the electrodes and membrane will overcome the limiting factors of conventional materials by lowering energy consumption, increasing water production efficiency and reducing membrane fouling. Simon Humphrey, CEO, Modern Water, commented: ‘We are confident that our leading know-how in membrane processes and desalination will be of significant benefit to the project and we are looking forward to working alongside our new research colleagues.’ Dr Linda Zhou, Professor, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Masdar Institute, added: ‘Our main objective is to develop a two-dimensional materials-based technology for desalination and water purification in the form of next-generation graphene-based electrodes and membranes. Our end goal is to transfer these research outcomes into water technologies so we can have a real-world impact on the global issue of water security.’ Contact: Modern Water Plc, Bramley House, The Guildway, Old Portsmouth Road, Guildford GU3 1LR, UK. Tel: +44 1483 696 000, www.modernwater.com
CDPQ and Suez set to acquire GE Water
C
anadian long-term institutional investor Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) and French environmental services company Suez Sa recently entered into an agreement with General Electric Co to acquire its Water & Process Technologies business (GE Water), a major provider of water treatment technology, products and services. The transaction – which is expected to close by mid‐2017, and is subject to receipt of required regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions – values GE Water at approximately $3.4 billion. As part of this trans-
action CDPQ will invest over $700 million for a 30% stake. Suez will have a 70% stake and will contribute its industrial water business to GE Water to create a new self-standing business unit within Suez, encompassing all industrial water activities with a global focus. ‘With an emphasis on industrial applications, GE Water has positioned itself as a key player in the water treatment industry thanks to its cutting-edge technology and a management team that has proven itself highly skilled at leveraging that competitive advantage,’ said Michael Sabia, President and CEO, CDPQ. Continued on page 16...
Modern Water contributes to graphene research CDPQ and Suez set to acquire GE Water
1 1 & 16
NF systems are designed to recover caustics
2
Danish firms develop experimental model of water recycling unit for ESA
2
New Logic Research helps bottling plant achieve ZLD
3
Hitz acquisition and network supports Osmoflo’s R&D
3
Chinese desalination plant employs ItN Nanovation’s membrane technology
4
Merck supplies single-use systems to WuXi Biologics’ pilot plant in Shanghai
4
ACWA MBR plant delivers 99% water recovery at Saudi oil field
4
Latest Dowex Marathon ion exchange resins deliver greater water productivity
5
MABR increases treatment capacity within existing plant footprint
6
RO helps craft beer brewer expand whilst controlling water quality
6
Pall aligns itself with Danaher Corp’s family of operating companies
16
Feature Hydrodynamic conditions in bench-scale membrane flow-cells used to mimic conditions present in full-scale spiral-wound elements
7
Regulars In Brief
3&5
Research Trends
13
Patents 14
Events Calendar
16
8
U
K-based Modern Water Plc, which installs and operates membrane systems, and develops and supplies water monitoring systems, has been chosen to contribute its design and development capabilities to a new research project run by the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the UK’s University of Manchester. The research will examine the viability of using graphene to improve water desalination techniques, and has been awarded funding of $500 000 by the UK government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in partnership with the British Council. Modern Water says that it will add its knowledge and expertise in water treatment and membrane design to the project. The research division of environmental services group Veolia has also been selected to take part in the project. The aim of this research is to design and engineer nanostructures for graphene-based electrodes and membranes, and develop systems for desalination and water purification applications. Emerging capacitive deionisation and membrane-based desalination technology are believed to have the potential to help meet global water
Contents
visit us today at: www.membrane-technology.com
ISSN 0958-2118/17 © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved
This journal and the individual contributions contained in it are protected under copyright by Elsevier Ltd, and the following terms and conditions apply to their use: Photocopying Single photocopies of single articles may be made for personal use as allowed by national copyright laws. Permission of the publisher and payment of a fee is required for all other photocopying, including multiple or systematic copying, copying for advertising or promotional purposes, resale, and all forms of document delivery. Special rates are available for educational institutions that wish to make photocopies for non-profit educational classroom use.