CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), Bhavnagar, inked a Know-how licensing agreement “hollow fibre ultra-filtration membranes for water purification and removal of pathogens” on 26 September 2024 with Memtrix Technologies LLP, Ahmedabad. The polymeric hollow fibre membranes can separate bacteria, larger-sized viruses, cysts, proteins, enzymes, colloids, etc. They are presently the best system for disinfecting water by providing potable water. It allows the entry of water molecules but retains contaminants like particles, colloids, bacteria and other pathogens. The hollow fibre filter equipped with a water level sensor works under gravitation (0.5 bar) without any electrical energy input. Expected life of this membrane is approx. three years.

Mr Nirjar Rajendra Bhatt & Mr Ravi Dilipkumar Trivedi from Memtrix Technologies LLP and CSIR-CSMCRI team Dr Kamalesh Prasad, Head BDIM, Dr Puyam Sobhindro Singh, Head MSST, Dr Shibaji Ghosh, Dr Kanti Bhooshan Pandey, Dr Nikhilesh Trivedi, the Scientists from BDIM and Dr Mrinmoy Mondal,  scientist from MSST were present during the signing of the agreement.