OsmoPure’s pressure-driven distillation membrane technology efficiently delivers affordable, reliable, clean water globally, addressing water scarcity and fulfilling demanding industrial and space mission requirements.
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Nadia Jorgenson
Nadia Jorgenson is the co-founder and CTO of OsmoPure Technologies, which develops pressure-driven distillation membranes for spaceflight, ultrapure water, and wastewater reuse applications. Raised in the Middle East and North Africa, Jorgenson’s passion for water reuse began early. She earned her Ph.D. in environmental engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she researched advanced treatment systems and contaminant control for potable reuse. She specializes in the development and integration of next-generation water treatment technologies.
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Critical Need
Global water scarcity affects billions worldwide, impacting agriculture, sanitation, and public health. Conventional water purification methods typically consume high amounts of energy, making clean water inaccessible in resource-limited regions. Additionally, industries such as semiconductor manufacturing and space missions require exceptionally pure water, emphasizing the urgent need for efficient and reliable water treatment technologies. Affordable, energy-efficient, and robust solutions are essential to simultaneously tackle global water scarcity and specialized industry needs.
Technology Vision
OsmoPure’s technology utilizes pressure-driven distillation to produce distillation-quality water without relying on thermal energy. The OsmoPure membrane selectively enables water vapor transport under applied pressure, effectively removing contaminants like salts, pathogens, and organic contaminants. By reducing energy consumption by 40 percent compared to traditional advanced treatment methods, OsmoPure's membrane technology significantly lowers the cost and complexity of clean water production. Its selective mechanism achieves rigorous purity standards for advanced manufacturing, while its durability supports reliable water treatment in space exploration.
Potential for Impact
Widespread adoption of OsmoPure’s technology could significantly lower the environmental footprint of water treatment by reducing energy consumption, chemical usage, and system complexity in desalination, water reuse, and industrial purification. Its efficiency enables more affordable access to clean water in resource-limited regions and enhances sustainability in high-demand sectors. At scale, this technology could contribute to substantial reductions in global CO₂ emissions from the water sector. By improving treatment performance and reducing operating expenses, OsmoPure’s membranes offer a scalable solution to global water scarcity and the pressing need for sustainable water management.
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