A research team has developed robust reverse osmosis membranes that can endure large-scale water desalination. To meet the demand of potable water at low cost, more robust membranes capable of withstanding harsh conditions, while remaining chemically stable to tolerate cleaning treatments, are necessary. The key lays in carbon nanotechnology. A multi-walled carbon nanotube-polyamide nanocomposite membrane creates a protective effect that stabilized the linked molecules of the polyamide against chlorine.
