The Israeli research team will test a new water purification technology under zero gravity in space. Developed by Strauss Water, this is a polymer-based biomedical technology designed to purify drinking water by removing bacteria and viruses.
The data accumulated from the research in space will also have implications for purifying water on Earth, as it has direct bearing on the field of drinking water purification in its broader context.
This experiment may be of importance for the space industry as well, which is looking to improve the quality of water provided to astronauts on long missions.
Strauss Water vice president of R&D Haim Wilder said: “This experiment coincides with the continuous effort of Strauss Water to develop new technologies and materials which will facilitate effective removal of bacteria and viruses under extreme conditions. A successful experiment will constitute an important milestone.”
Strauss Water CEO Rami Ronen added: “As Strauss Water’s technology targets diverse markets in the world, it can provide solutions to both developed and developing countries, while contending with various water qualities. Israel, a long-time world leader in sprinklers and irrigation systems, is now conducting a breakthrough in original drinking water purification technologies.”
Strauss Water is a global company that provides drinking water solutions. The company engages in the development, production and marketing of drinking water purification, filtering, heating and cooling systems.
Strauss Water started fulfilling its global vision with the launch of its company product in Britain in 2010, and the launch of the WaterMaker product line in China in collaboration with Haier in 2011.
Source: Strauss Group
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