The Singapore Membrane Technology Centre (SMTC) under the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI), at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) of Singapore, was established in January 2008 to do fundamental and applied research in membrane technology. In particular, it has a mission to be a world-class research centre in membranes for the environment, water, energy and cleaner production. This is achieved through combining multidisciplinary talents at NTU as well as working closely with government institutions, other universities and industry partners to bring the outcomes of the research activities to larger scale through collaborative projects.
Mission
- Research & Development: research with links to industry and international community
- Education & Training: to produce PhDs and Researchers in membranes technology
- Industry & Application: to act as incubator for novel membrane technology.
SMTC areas of research
MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGIES FOR WATER, ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND CLEANER PRODUCTION.
Novel Membranes
Enhanced Module & System Design
Eg.
- FO/PRO
- Low pressure NF
- Membrane distillation
- Biomimetic
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Eg.
- Multi-stage approach
- 3D printed spacer & module
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Fouling Control & Sensors
Novel Membrane Bioreactors (MBRs)
Eg.
- Preventing membrane damage
- Optimizing performance
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Eg.
- AnMBR
- Extractive MBR
- Fluidized bed MBR
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