MEMetic is pioneering a revolutionary approach to water management

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MEMetic is pioneering a revolutionary approach to water management, combining nature’s biological innovations with cutting-edge polymer chemistry. Led by  Professor Alan Goddard,  School of Biosciences, and  Dr Matthew Derry , Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, at Aston University’s Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME), our mission is to develop innovative biomimetic membranes that address today’s most pressing water challenges.

Inspired by nature, our technology uses selective protein transporters embedded in advanced, eco-friendly materials to create highly efficient biomimetic membranes. These membranes offer a sustainable solution for:

• Low-energy desalination  – providing clean drinking water from seawater.
• Resource recovery  – reclaiming valuable commodities such as phosphorus for agriculture, contributing to the circular economy.
• Toxic contaminant removal  – filtering out harmful pollutants like arsenic to protect communities.

By combining science, sustainability, and social impact, MEMetic is committed to delivering clean, safe, and affordable water for all.

Impact

Globally, 2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, and 3.5 billion do not have safely managed sanitation services. MEMetic is tackling this crisis by developing next-generation membranes that:

• Reduce energy consumption for water purification
• Recover vital nutrients resources to establish and support the circular economies
• Remove harmful toxins from water sources

Through partnerships with businesses, policymakers, and researchers, MEMetic is driving real-world impact - ensuring that scientific advancements turn into tangible benefits for communities worldwide.

This will also:

• Support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)  - SDG6 Clean Water and Sanitation.
• Contribute to local economic growth by fostering high-quality jobs and industrial innovation

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Taxonomy

• Sanitation
• circular economy
• Sustainable Development Goals
• SDG6
• Membrane
• Sustainable water purification

2 Comments

1. Great work. 
   looking to explore syn

2. I also have a plan or solution to reduce the evaporation of water from lakes behind dams and also water levels in reservoirs, which can be implemented using a polymer method. I hope that one day a company or research institute can help me and we can implement it. Currently, more than 50 percent of the water in dam lakes evaporates. By implementing this plan, we can take an effective step in preserving and storing this volume of water and making this vital substance sustainable.