Issued patent
Filtering Molecules with Nanotube Technology
An issued NASA patent from the Technology Transfer catalog.
About this technology
Overview
Innovators at NASA's Johnson Space Center have identified a method to create a filtration device to eliminate contaminants from water supplies. Originally developed to purify wastewater for reuse aboard the International Space Station, the innovation is applicable to numerous situations on Earth where there is a need to collect potable, medical-grade water from a contaminated water supply. The unique aspect of the technology is its use of acoustics rather than pressure to drive water through small-diameter carbon nanotubes. The invention requires less power than conventional filtration systems and is well-suited to a variety of water processing needs. This NASA patent is available for your company to license, mature the technology and develop into a commercial product. NASA does not manufacture products for commercial sale.