Iranian Researchers Develop Technique of Nitrilotriacetic Acid to Tackle Water Scarcity in Underdeveloped Regions
A group of engineers from one of the companies located in the science and technology park of Sharif University of Technology in Tehran synthesized advanced materials that can be used in desalination systems to increase the durability of the membranes of the device and ultimately reduce the cost of supplying drinking water to underdeveloped regions in the country.
One of the achievements of this knowledge-based company is the indigenization of knowledge in the field of reverse engineering of formulations, which allows them to reverse engineer and operationalize production of any product in the world based on technology and domestically-developed knowhow.
The experts of the knowledge-based company have employed the latest knowledge and advanced laboratory equipment to identify and synthesize new and useful organic substances which can be used in various industries such as water and energy, cosmetics and hygiene etc.
One of the achievements of the technologists in the knowledge-based firm is the production of the raw material Nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA). This substance is used as a stabilizer, dispersant and anti-sediment in various industries, especially in the field of water and energy. The production of this material inside the country by the aforementioned knowledge-based firm reduces the country's dependence on imports.
One of the important applications of advanced organic materials synthesized in this company is in the field of increasing the durability of the membranes of water desalination devices. These materials are used directly or their derivatives in water desalination devices that are used in regions where there is water scarcity or low quality water. Also, the use of these materials significantly increases the durability of the membranes of water softener devices, whereby the costs of replacement and maintenance of these devices are significantly reduced.
Increasing the lifespan of membranes directly reduces the cost of water treatment. This is especially important for underdeveloped areas that are facing water scarcity.
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