R&D at CWR covers diverse membrane processes - Microfiltration (MF), Ultrafiltration (UF), Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Forwards Osmosis (FO) systems. Applications include water treatment, used water treatment and reuse and desalination. Research focuses on understanding fundamental mechanisms and theories in pollutant transport, process optimization, development of innovative membranes and pilot testing.
CWR contributed towards many new developments in membrane processes especially in FO process. Polymeric membranes incorporating nanotubes and thin film composite osmosis membranes are among the novel membranes developed and patented by CWR’s research team. These composite or polymeric semi permeable membranes can be used in FO or RO processes to attain high performance liquid separation in wide range of industries including pharmaceutical, food and water.