Plasma Water Solutions, a subsidiary of Plasma Water Solutions Inc, USA, has partnered with the Uttar Pradesh government to transform agriculture in the state. The collaboration aims to enhance productivity and reduce chemical usage in agriculture through the use of Plasma-sized WaterTM technology. This technology signals genetic pathways in crop plants, leading to faster germination, prevention of pathogen transmission, and increased stress tolerance. The partnership aligns with Uttar Pradesh's vision for sustainable and productive agriculture [8e156d9e].
Urban Company, Asia’s leading home services platform, has launched an animated video to showcase its latest innovation, the Native Water Purifier. The video aims to generate awareness and excitement about the water purifier, which offers exceptional purification and features. It is India’s first water purifier that requires no servicing for 2 years and can produce 12000 litres of pure water without changing filters. The video highlights the Native's design, long-term reliability, and unique proposition of no service required for two years [f78a6582].
Canadian start-up Oneka Technologies has developed floating desalination systems that convert seawater into fresh water. The small units are powered solely by the movement of waves, eliminating the need for fossil fuels. The buoys absorb energy from passing waves and use a membrane system to draw in seawater and produce drinking water. The brine produced is mixed back into the seawater and released back into the sea. The units require just one meter high waves to operate and can produce up to 49,000 liters of drinking water per day. The company hopes to start selling the machines commercially next year. The technology aims to address the global shortage of fresh water and reduce reliance on fossil fuel-powered desalination plants [26b83637].
Scientists at the Materials Research Centre (MRC) of the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, have developed a platinum-containing nanozyme called NanoPtA that effectively degrades toxic chemicals in industrial wastewater when exposed to sunlight. This breakthrough overcomes the limitations of natural enzymes and has potential applications in environmental protection and healthcare. The synthetic nanozyme mimics the function of natural oxidases and exhibits exceptional stability in a wide range of pH and temperature conditions. It can degrade common water pollutants within ten minutes of exposure to sunlight and remains stable at room temperature for up to 75 days. The nanozyme also shows promise in healthcare applications, such as diagnosing neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Synthetic nanozymes offer advantages over natural enzymes, including easier production, stability, recycling, and reduced environmental impact. The development of NanoPtA is a significant step forward in wastewater treatment and has the potential to address water pollution and improve healthcare diagnostics. [16f9d2e0].
The global ultrapure water market is expected to experience significant growth due to increasing demand in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and power generation. Ultrapure water, also known as high-purity water, is purified to an extremely high level with low concentrations of impurities and contaminants. The market includes the production, distribution, and maintenance of purified water systems. The semiconductor industry's growth, driven by technologies like 5G, IoT, and AI, is a major driver for ultrapure water. The market is segmented by application, treatment type, end use, and geography. The report analyzes major manufacturers, emerging players, and business segments in the market. HTF Market Intelligence provides research and consulting services to empower businesses with growth strategies [6a3f6bc1].
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a syringe water system that collects dirty water with a syringe and injects it into a hydrogel filter, effectively removing nearly all tiny particles. The system offers advantages in cost, simplicity, effectiveness, and sustainability compared to existing options. It catches close to 100 percent of particles larger than 10nm and is made of low-cost, sustainable nanocellulose fibers. The filter system has been tested with various water sources and can be used up to 30 times before replacement. The researchers plan to continue developing the technology to tackle global drinking water needs [efa42359].
Datasea Inc. has announced a Manufacturing Cooperation Agreement with Broadway Precision Technology, Ltd., a subsidiary of Shanghai Yongli Belt Industry Co., Ltd. The agreement focuses on the production of Datasea's upgraded intelligent acoustic deodorization and disinfection products. Broadway will utilize advanced production technology and high-quality materials for the products, with immediate functional testing and international safety certifications planned. The partnership is expected to support ongoing negotiations with major customers and lead to future corporate growth. Datasea specializes in acoustic and 5G-AI multimodal communication technology and aims to set industry standards in quality [c20e15d1].
KHS, a leading provider of process engineering solutions, has expanded its portfolio to include the Innopro Ecoclear, a membrane filtration system, in addition to the Innopro Getra ECO diatomaceous earth system. This expansion allows KHS to offer a comprehensive filter cellar solution from a single source, providing holistic and customized systems for breweries. The Innopro Ecoclear utilizes a modular system with four modules that can process up to 72 hectoliters of beer per hour. The system is flexible and can be expanded based on filling quantity and capacity. KHS also offers the Ecostab series for beer stabilization, which can be combined with both filtration systems. The choice between the two filtration systems depends on the specific requirements of the beverage producer. The diatomaceous earth system operates in batch mode, while the membrane filtration system allows for continuous flow to the filler. Both systems can be integrated into automation environments and are compatible with process engineering from other suppliers [24c672ce].
Verna Purified Water, a brand of Twellium Industrial Company Limited, emerged as the ultimate winner at the Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) held at the Kempinski Gold Coast City Accra. The awards night saw Verna Purified Water beat Star Beer, Malta Guinness, Bel-Cola, Vitamilk Regular, Tampico, Coca-Cola, and Adonko Bitters to win the top prize. Emelia Gyasi, Marketing Manager for Twellium Industrial Company Limited, expressed gratitude for the recognition and dedicated the award to the staff of Twellium Industrial Company Limited. The CEO of Global Media Alliance, Ernest Boateng, congratulated Verna Purified Water and commended all stakeholders for their support. The eighth edition of the Ghana Beverage Awards focused on developing players along the entire beverage value chain and included a bartenders' masterclass and a new category, Sustainability Champion of the Year. Twellium Industrial Company Limited won the Manufacturing Company of the Year award. The full list of winners is available on the Citi Newsroom website [057d9192].
Neo Px is a bioengineered plant capable of purifying indoor air at an unprecedented scale. It is the equivalent of up to 30 regular houseplants in terms of air purification. The plant does not absorb the chemicals itself but is sold with packets of powder containing a microbiome that absorbs volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to grow and reproduce. The United States is the startup's first market, as many Americans already widely use air purifiers. Indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air due to VOCs. The plant is sold at a starting price of $120. Neoplants plans to produce genetically modified plants in the future that will directly purify the air and tackle problems linked to global warming [4fbd09ee].