We are pleased to announce that a UWS invention, called Direct Contact Membrane Distillation Refrigeration (DCMD-R), has received $20,000 in market validation funding from the NSW Government. This innovative technology allows for energy efficient liquid concentration at low temperatures in order to produce a superior concentrated product.
Forming part of a pilot scheme implemented by the NSW Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services, the grant is designed to assist NSW research organisations to identify and prove a market for their intellectual property. The pilot grant program was managed by ATP Innovations with a view to creating an ongoing market validation scheme to support new business formation.
With the funding coming at a crucial stage of the project, it will enable UWS Innovation to continue to test and validate the technology before it is presented to industry partners for further development through collaboration.
Direct contact membrane distillation has recently emerged as an alternative to other concentration techniques when both high final concentration levels and high quality are required. DCMD-R technology however, is more energy efficient than other direct contact membrane distillation processes due to the incorporation of a unique refrigeration process. It is also able to produce a superior, concentrated product that retains the original nutritional and sensorial characteristics. The technology is ideal for concentrating thermally sensitive liquids such as fruit juice, coffee, tea extracts, dairy liquids and biological fluids.
We encourage you to watch here for future developments of this exciting technology. If you have a commercial interest in this technology or any inquiries about harnessing UWS research for your business, please contact UWS Innovation & Consulting on (02) 9685 9742 or by email at ip@uws.edu.au
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