BDC Webinar: Via Separations – Advanced Membrane Technology
In its ongoing webinar series, BDC has now scheduled its 9th webinar for 2021 focused on the commercial readiness of membrane concentration of weak black liquor, entitled, “Via Separations – Advanced Membrane Technology”, with presentations by the Co-Founders of Via Separations, Dr. Brent Keller, CTO, and Dr. Shreya Dave, CEO.
Thursday, June 3 at 11:00 AM EST
Via Separations, an MIT spinout company, is focused on developing process intensification systems through their innovative membrane platform in order to transition from energy intensive thermal separations into mechanical separations. The technology utilizes advanced membranes which are able to tolerate elevated temperatures and harsh operating environments that may exist in many industries, including the pulp and paper sector. Dr. Keller and Dr. Dave will share results of their recent successful pilot trial with a major player in pulp production for black liquor concentration. This pilot represents the first successful commercial implementation of a membrane filtration system in the pulp and paper industry for addressing production bottlenecks and reducing cost basis of pulp production. In addition to pilot results, Via Separations will also share economic validation and opportunities for global mills.
This webinar from Via Separations can likely provide value to pulp mill operations. We encourage members to let your operations managers know about the webinar and ask them to attend.
Please join BDC for this upcoming webinar next week on Thursday, June 3 at 11:00 AM EST.
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Thank you,
BDC Officers
Presenters Biographies
Dr. Brent Keller
Co-Founder & CTO
Via Separations
Dr. Keller, through Via Separations, is working to intensify manufacturing, and eliminate the energy used in industry. Via was recognized as one of C&EN’s 10 startups to watch in 2019, and has received awards from ARPA-E, NSF, and MassCEC. Brent was awarded Forbes 30 under 30 in 2018. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT, 4 patents pending, and has been published in 6 scientific publications.
Dr. Shreya Dave
Co-Founder & CEO
Via Separations
Dr. Dave, through Via Separations, is working to intensify manufacturing, and eliminate the energy used in industry. Via was recognized as one of C&EN’s 10 startups to watch in 2019, and has received awards from ARPA-E, NSF, and MassCEC. Shreya was awarded Technology Review’s 35 Innovators under 35 in 2018. Shreya holds Bachelors, Masters’ and Doctoral degrees from MIT in Mechanical Engineering and Technology & Policy. She also enjoys serving on MIT’s Corporate Development Committee, the board of directors for Greentown Labs, and mentoring in MIT’s product design and development course, 2.009.