Portable water purifier for disaster situations
Official title: Disaster-Ready Portable/Standalone Universal Water Purifier based on CER-ICP technology.
Funded at Nona Technologies, INC · NIH-11068283 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a handy water purifier that can quickly make safe drinking water in places hit by natural disasters, using special technology to clean out harmful stuff like salt and germs, so people can have access to clean water when they need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nona Technologies, INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Somerville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | December 5, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $297,815 |
| NIH project number | 1R43ES037193-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11068283 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in or near regions prone to natural disasters who may face challenges in accessing clean water.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in stable environments with reliable access to clean drinking water may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a portable and standalone water purifier designed to provide safe drinking water in areas affected by natural disasters. Utilizing innovative Ion Concentration Polarization (ICP) technology, the purifier aims to effectively remove contaminants such as salts, bacteria, and viruses without the need for frequent maintenance. The project will create a scalable model that can produce up to 5 liters of clean water per hour, making it suitable for emergency situations. Field testing will be conducted in various water sources to ensure the system's effectiveness in real-world conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to safe drinking water in disaster-stricken areas, potentially saving lives.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches using innovative water purification technologies have shown promise in improving water safety in emergency situations.
Where this research is happening
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Nona Technologies, INC
Somerville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yoon, Junghyo — Nona Technologies, INC
- Study coordinator: Yoon, Junghyo
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.