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Next-Gen Membranes

Breakthrough innovations in membrane technology are shaping the future of water treatment and resource recovery. Next-generation membranes, such as graphene-based and nanocomposite systems, are revolutionising desalination by dramatically improving filtration efficiency, increasing salt rejection rates, and extending operational lifespans. As water scarcity, climate change, and rapid urbanisation drive demands for sustainable water solutions, utility leaders and desalination experts are increasingly embracing these advanced technologies. What began as early research and pilot projects in membrane innovation has now evolved into essential solutions that optimise costs, reduce environmental impact, and address the desalination industry’s most pressing challenges.

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Across the sector, next-generation membranes are transforming water recovery processes. These advanced materials streamline operations by accelerating optimal performance and enabling more flexible, adaptable systems that address legacy infrastructure challenges while reducing water pollution, including micropollutants. Engineers and researchers now design and test these membranes in virtual environments before deploying them at full scale, ensuring they meet stringent performance standards and lower carbon footprints. This approach is driving technology adoption and laying the foundation for a more resilient, sustainable desalination framework.

Beyond traditional water treatment methods, the future of desalination is being driven by interconnected digital solutions and advanced membrane technologies. Secure data systems now enable utility companies and desalination operators to monitor and optimise performance in real-time, offering new business opportunities and growth prospects for the industry. At the Desalination & Resource Recovery 2025 conference, stakeholders—including policymakers, financiers, industry leaders, and technical experts—will gather to explore how next-generation membranes are driving innovative projects that expand the boundaries of technological advancement. Amid the rising global challenges such as water scarcity and environmental pressures, the conference highlights a commitment to innovation that not only enhances efficiency but also shapes the future of sustainable water recovery.

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Topics on the agenda

DECARBONISING DESALINATION: THE TRANSITION FROM THERMAL TO MEMBRANE AND THE ROLE OF CLEAN ENERGY

Day 1: undefined

11:30 - 11:55

MOBILE DESALINATION PLANTS WITH EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE OPERATING COSTS

Day 1: undefined

13:30 - 13:55

PERSPECTIVES ON SEAWATER DESALINATION

Day 1: undefined

15:30 - 15:55

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