Voltea
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Water Treatment |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Dallas, TX |
Area served | Global |
| Website | http://voltea.com/ |
Voltea is a water technology company based in Dallas, Texas.[1][2][3][4][5]
Overview
[edit]The company developed Capacitive DeIonization (CapDI), a desalination method that removes dissolved salts from brackish water.[6][7][8][9] In 2016, the company opened an automated robotic production facility in Texas.[9]
Capacitive deionization (CapDI)
[edit]Capacitive deionization (CapDI) is an electrical process that combines oppositely charged electrodes with anionic and cationic selective membranes. When salt water flows into the cell between an electric field, the ions move through the selective membranes to the oppositely charged electrodes and desalinated water leaves the cell.[10]
When the surface of both electrodes is covered with ions, the electrodes are cleaned by reversing the electrode polarity. The ions are pushed from the electrodes and are trapped between the membranes. The concentrated brine that forms between both membranes can then be removed from the cell. When the polarity of the electrodes is reset to normal, the cell is ready for use again.[4][5][10]
In 2017, the company launched a point-of-use (PoU) device named DiUse. The device is self cleaning and delivers no-salt water softening and low cost brackish water desalination. The device is internet enabled and can be remotely monitored and controlled.[11][12][6][13][1][4][5][14][15][16]
In 2018, Voltea launched a point-of-entry (PoE) device named DiEntry for whole-home water treatment.
Partners
[edit]The company collaborated with Liquid Purification Engineers International (LPE) to enter the desalination markets of Thailand and Asia.[4]
Funding
[edit]The company backed €6 million from Anterra Capital, Rabobank, ETF and Unilever.[4][5][17] The company raised another €10 million in 2017.[18]
Achievements
[edit]For the year 2018, the company was nominated for ‘2018 Global Water Awards’.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Drioli, Enrico; Giorno, Lidietta; Fontananova, Enrica (2017-07-20). Comprehensive Membrane Science and Engineering. Elsevier. p. 123. ISBN 9780444637963.
- ^ "Voltea named in Global Cleantech 100 - Laundry and Cleaning News". www.laundryandcleaningnews.com. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
- ^ "Enter the FOURCE: new green technology set to save crops, costs and water use | AgInnovators". www.aginnovators.org.au. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
- ^ a b c d e "Voltea targets Thai desalination/reuse markets with LPE partnership". www.waterworld.com. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
- ^ a b c d "Dutch electro-desalination membrane technology bags €6m investment". www.waterworld.com. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
- ^ a b "Voltea's 'Simple' Technology Helps to Ease Water Stress -- Environmental Protection". Environmental Protection. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
- ^ Eco-Business. "China's water crisis opens giant market for business". Eco-Business. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "A technique for reducing the salinity of brackish water". Retrieved 2018-02-05.
- ^ a b "Voltea Opens Robotic Production Facility in Texas". American Laundry News. 2016-11-18. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
- ^ a b "Realities of VC Investment in Water Tech". Retrieved 2018-03-08.
- ^ "Voltea launches point-of-use CapDI". www.desalination.com. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
- ^ Sarni, William; Pechet, Tamin (2013-10-08). Water Tech: A Guide to Investment, Innovation and Business Opportunities in the Water Sector. Routledge. ISBN 9781136461668.
- ^ "Water Desalination Report". www.desalination.com. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
- ^ dutchwatersector.com. "Voltea reports successful removal total dissolved solids from commercial laundry wastewater in USA and Australia". Dutch Water Sector. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
- ^ "Capacitive Deionization for energy-efficient drinking water production". WUR. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
- ^ US 8685255, "Method of regenerating a capacitive deionization cell", published 1 Apr 2014
- ^ "Voltea receives €1.2 million grant for salt removal - Filtration + Separation". Filtration + Separation. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
- ^ "Dow won EU approval and Voltea capitalization funding". www.desalination.com. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
- ^ "Water Desalination Report". www.desalination.com. Retrieved 2018-03-08.
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