Greg Newbloom, Founder and CEO of Membrion, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for his pioneering work in transforming industrial wastewater treatment through advanced membrane technology.

Recognizing the limitations of traditional polymeric membranes, which are delicate and struggle with hazardous waste streams, Newbloom developed breakthrough electro-ceramic desalination membranes.

These durable ceramic membranes, with pores small enough to desalinate water, enable effective treatment of complex industrial wastewater, overcoming challenges that previously restricted their use in harsh environments.

Membrion’s technology is revolutionizing wastewater management, particularly in industries like semiconductor manufacturing, where it treats electro-deposition wastewater containing valuable minerals such as copper, nickel, silver, and rare earth elements.

By enabling onsite treatment, Membrion eliminates the need for trucking hazardous wastewater hundreds of miles for incineration and landfill disposal, significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, the technology recovers both reusable water and critical minerals, promoting circularity by returning these resources to the value chain.

Newbloom’s innovative approach not only enhances sustainability by reducing chemical use in water treatment but also supports resource recovery, making industrial processes more environmentally and economically viable.

Greg Newbloom’s transformative contributions to sustainable water treatment and resource recovery have earned him a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.