Recovering solvents from waste using advanced membrane technology
Development of Microwave Induced Membrane Distillation with Carbon Nanotube Immobilized Membranes: A Sustainable Solution for Solvent Recovery from Aqueous Wastes
This study is working on a new way to clean up waste from polluted sites by using special technology to recover useful solvents, which can help make the environment safer and healthier for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nanosepex INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bridgewater, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10819898 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new method to recover valuable solvents from waste streams produced by Superfund sites. By using a specialized membrane technology that incorporates carbon nanotubes, the project aims to efficiently separate solvents from aqueous waste, reducing the need for costly disposal methods. The process involves heating the waste stream with microwaves to enhance solvent recovery, allowing for the recycling of these solvents for reuse in various applications. Patients may benefit indirectly from this research through improved environmental conditions and reduced hazardous waste.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals living near Superfund sites or those affected by hazardous waste contamination.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in proximity to contaminated sites or who do not have exposure to solvent-related health issues may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more sustainable waste management practices and the recovery of valuable solvents, benefiting both the environment and the economy.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of Microwave Induced Membrane Distillation with Carbon Nanotube Immobilized Membranes is novel, similar membrane technologies have shown promise in solvent recovery and waste treatment.
Where this research is happening
Bridgewater, United States
- Nanosepex INC. — Bridgewater, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Li, Cheng — Nanosepex INC.
- Study coordinator: Li, Cheng
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 below.