Chemical engineers at Texas A&M University at Qatar are leading a new $400,000 project with Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) that will develop a new process for water desalination that yields zero liquid discharge.

Salty brine is the byproduct of conventional desalination processes, but the new desalination process would use lime and aluminum to yield solid waste that could be easily disposed. Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Wahab will lead the research project, which is funded by an 18-month grant from QSTP’s proof-of-concept fund.

“The zero liquid discharge process could be of tremendous benefit and alleviate the water supply challenges not only in Qatar, but in communities worldwide struggling with aquifer salinity,” Abdel-Wahab said.

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