Active Membranes turn passive RO membranes into a smart, electro-active platform. By applying a tunable low electrical potential at the membrane surface, the system actively suppresses fouling and scaling during operation instead of reacting to it after performance drops.

Compared to conventional RO membranes, Active Membranes can deliver:

-Higher freshwater recovery

-Minimized membrane maintenace

-Reduced or eliminated chemical dosing

-Slower fouling and scaling rates

-More stable permeability and pressure profile

-Lower operating and lifecycle costs

-Retrofit compatibility with existing or new plants

Active Membranes lower desalination operating costs by actively reducing fouling and scaling at the membrane surface before severe performance loss occurs. This allows plants to operate more efficiently and with fewer interruptions. Key cost benefits include: - Fewer membrane Reduced or eliminated chemical consumptioncleanings and shutdown, Lower energy losses from fouling buildup, Higher freshwater recovery from the same feedwater, Longer membrane life and more stable operation, Smaller plant footprint and reduced equipment requirements, Field studies and techno-economic analysis have shown the platform can reduce desalination lifecycle costs by up to 50–60%, depending on application and water quality.

In many applications, yes. Active Membranes are designed to actively suppress scaling at the membrane surface using a tunable low electrical potential, which can significantly reduce — and in some cases eliminate — the need for chemical antiscalants and acid dosing . Performance depends on feedwater composition and operating conditions, but field and laboratory studies have demonstrated stable operation under aggressive scaling conditions with little to no antiscalant dosing compared to conventional passive RO systems.

Yes. Active Membranes are designed to operate at comparable flux and salt rejection to conventional RO membranes while actively reducing fouling and scaling during operation.

Yes. Active Membranes are designed as a retrofit-ready platform compatible with standard spiral-wound RO form factors, pressure vessels, and plant infrastructure.

The platform can be integrated into existing desalination and water reuse plants with minimal modification, allowing operators to upgrade performance without rebuilding the entire system.