Zwitera

Fouling-resistant membranes for cost-effective, sustainable separations

The Problem

Fouling and scaling cause 70-80% of premature membrane failures, costing the industry billions annually

High Costs

Frequent cleaning and replacement every 3-5 years drive operational expenses sky-high

Limited Durability

Existing membranes can't withstand harsh operating conditions across industries

Inefficiency

Performance degradation impacts water treatment, desalination, and industrial separations

Our Solution

Zwitera membranes deliver breakthrough performance across three critical dimensions

Durability & Longevity

Extend membrane lifetime 2-3x
Cut cleaning frequency by 50%
Superior fouling resistance

Versatile Applications

Adaptable across industries
One platform, multiple markets
Risk diversification

Cost Reduction

Lower operating costs 20-30%
Reduce chemical usage
$1-2M annual savings per plant

Our Technology

Patented zwitterion-functionalized polymer platform with proven performance

2x

Water permeance vs. commercial membranes

>99.9%

Salt rejection rate

3

Patents (2 issued, 1 pending)

Our Team

Deep technical expertise combined with entrepreneurial drive

Dr. Taysha Telenar

Co-Founder & Entrepreneurial Lead

Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, ASU
B.S., Chemical & Biomolecular Eng., Georgia Tech
7.5 years research in advanced materials
Focus: Membranes for sustainable separations

Dr. Matthew Green

Co-Founder & Principal Investigator

Professor, SEMTE, ASU
Ph.D., Virginia Tech
10+ years synthesizing novel polymers
2 issued patents on zwitterion membranes

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