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Experimental study on coalescer efficiency for liquid-liquid separation
The global community faces significant challenges related to water demand and accessibility, which impact human
Experimental Isochoric Apparatus for Bubble Points Determination: Application to CO2 Binary Mixtures as Advanced Working Fluids
Carbon dioxide binarFIGy mixtures are increasingly considered as working fluids in transcritical power cycles, due…
Commercial thermo-responsive polyalkylene glycols as draw agents in forward osmosis
Forward osmosis (FO) is a promising technology for efficient water reclamation at low operating costs.…
Silicon Tetrachloride as innovative working fluid for high temperature rankine cycles: Thermal Stability, material compatibility, and energy analysis
Silicon Tetrachloride (SiCl4) is proposed as a new potential working fluid for high-temperature Rankine Cycles.…
Experimental investigation of the CO2+SiCl4 mixture as innovative working fluid for power cycles: Bubble points and liquid density measurementsv- Energy Journal
Supercritical CO2 is recognized as a promising working fluid for next-generation of high temperature power…
Modified ceramic membranes for the treatment of highly saline mixtures utilized in vacuum membrane distillation
Membrane Distillation processes could enable the treatment of highly saline solutions and facilitate minimal (MLD)…
Characterization of the physical properties of the thermoresponsiveblock-copolymer PAGB2000 and numerical assessment of its potentialities in Forward Osmosis desalination
Forward Osmosis is a promising strategy for desalination processes, however some aspects have to be…
Study on the Operation of the LUTsCO2 Test Loop with Pure CO2 and CO2 + SO2 Mixture Through Dynamic Modeling
Within the framework of the Horizon 2020 DESOLINATION (DEmonstration of concentrated SOLar power coupled wIth…
Techno-Economic Analysis of Brine Treatment by Multi-Crystallization Separation Process for Zero Liquid Discharge
This study analyses the concept of a novel multi-crystallization system to achieve zero liquid discharge…
Our Mission
The DESOLINATION project is dedicated to revolutionizing the desalination process by integrating advanced solar power technologies. Our collaborative efforts aim to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of desalination in arid regions, ensuring a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to water scarcity solutions.
Collaborative Efforts
Our project brings together leading researchers and experts from various fields to develop and demonstrate the efficient coupling of concentrating solar power plants with direct osmosis desalination systems. This synergy is key to achieving our goal of decarbonizing the desalination process.
Decarbonizing Desalination
By leveraging cutting-edge solar power technology, the DESOLINATION project aims to provide a viable and sustainable alternative to traditional desalination methods. Our focus is on creating a scalable model that can be implemented in arid regions worldwide, addressing both water scarcity and environmental concerns.