Since the early 2000s, Sandia has been addressing the security challenges associated with growing limitations on water availability through novel water treatment technology development and simple, low-cost solutions to complex water challenges.
Our Capabilities
Our science and engineering capabilities include:
- Atomistic to Molecular Chemical and Geochemical Modeling
- Advanced Inorganic and Polymeric Materials Synthesis
- Bench Scale to Pilot Scale Testing and Evaluation
- PFLOTRAN Reactive Flow and Transport Code Development and Modeling
- Selective Molecule and Ion Capture
Novel Water Treatment Membrances
Selective Containment Treatment
In-Situ Permeable Reactive Barriers
Mitigation of Scaling & Fouling
Sandia’s work with water treatment technology has led to numerous R&D 100 awards, peer-reviewed publications, and patents and licensed technologies.
Mark Rigali
(505) 284-2727
mjrigal@arpond
- 2012 Federal Laboratories Consortium Notable Technology Development Award: Biomimetic Membranes
- 2012 Federal Laboratories Consortium for Technology Transfer National Award: Excellence in Tech Transfer: Crystalline Silicotitanates
- 2011 R&D 100 Award: Sandia National Laboratories and the University of New Mexico, Biomimetic Membranes for Water Purification
- 1996 R&D 100 Award: Sandia National Laboratories and Texas A&M, Crystalline Silicotitanate Ion exchangers, IONSIV IE-910 and IONSIV IE-911
Sandia’s Water Treatment Partnerships: Past and Present
