Industry
A listing of research examples that have benefited industry.
How can seawater be most efficiently converted to drinking water?
The challenge
By 2025, it is estimated that five and a half billion people - two-thirds of the world’s population - will live in countries that are classified as ‘water stressed’. A growing population, changing diet and increasing production of bio-fuels will put intolerable pressure on depleted water resources with implications for global security, health and lifespan.
New sources of fresh water, such as desalination, are therefore essential, and also represent significant export opportunities for technology-based UK companies.
Industry
Water is a vital component in many manufacturing processes. In some instances (eg electronics) there is a need for access to ultra-pure water, while for all industries there needs to be some assurance of an uninterrupted supply of appropriate quality water. Wherever possible, water intensive manufacturing industries will locate their operations close to abundant water supplies.
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