Under the agreement, materials group Nitto Denko’s Hydranautics subsidiary will develop membranes specifically designed for use in large-scale osmotic power plants in a bid to spur the technology toward commercialisation.
Membranes are a key component in osmotic power generators, which harness the natural process of osmosis.
When salinated water is exposed to water containing less salt, osmosis causes a flow from low to high salinity.
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