Portable water purifier for disaster situations

Disaster-Ready Portable/Standalone Universal Water Purifier based on CER-ICP technology.

['FUNDING_SBIR_1'] · NONA TECHNOLOGIES, INC · NIH-11068283

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

Phase['FUNDING_SBIR_1']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorNONA TECHNOLOGIES, INC (nih funded)
Locations1 site (Somerville, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11068283 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in or near regions prone to natural disasters who may face challenges in accessing clean water.

Not a fit: Patients living in stable environments with reliable access to clean drinking water may not benefit from this research.

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 performed: Similar approaches using innovative water purification technologies have shown promise in improving water safety in emergency situations.

Where this research is happening

Somerville, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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