Portable and efficient water purification system for safe drinking water
Official title: Innovative Point-of-Use Water Purification System: Portable, Scalable, Efficient, Easy-Use
Funded at Materials Nova Limited Liability Company · NIH-11006748 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new, easy-to-use water purification system that can help people get safe drinking water, especially during climate disasters when regular water supplies are disrupted.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Materials Nova Limited Liability Company NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Austin, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $306,872 |
| NIH project number | 1R43ES037145-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11006748 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in areas prone to natural disasters or those who lack access to clean drinking water.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who already have reliable access to clean drinking water and are not affected by water scarcity may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an innovative point-of-use water purification system that is portable, scalable, and easy to use. It aims to provide individuals with access to safe drinking water, especially during climate disasters that disrupt traditional water supply systems. The approach utilizes solar steaming technology, which is a renewable method for purifying water without the harmful byproducts associated with chemical disinfectants. By addressing the limitations of existing purification methods, this research seeks to enhance resilience in communities affected by water scarcity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide communities with a reliable and safe source of drinking water during emergencies and natural disasters.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches using solar steaming for water purification have shown promise in preliminary studies, indicating potential for success in this innovative method.
Where this research is happening
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Materials Nova Limited Liability Company
Austin, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Li, Huifeng — Materials Nova Limited Liability Company
- Study coordinator: Li, Huifeng
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.