Localized Water Solutions

LWS has developed a sustainable water solution to help improve access to clean water and decrease the cost of water treatment. Nanophotonic-enabled Solar Membrane Distillation (NESMD) achieves solar-thermal energy collection and water purification simultaneously by using a photothermal nanoparticle coated hydrophobic membrane. NESMD enables the broader expansion of desalination through solar powered, high recovery, decentralized systems, maximizing access while minimizing costs and waste brine.