Overview:
yet2’s client is seeking novel water treatment technologies in filtration, disinfection, and personalization with clear differentiation against currently used systems.
Background:
Water treatment technologies have advanced considerably over the past decade, now utilizing a range of well-established filtration and disinfection mechanisms to remove a broad spectrum of contaminants (i.e., particulates, forever chemicals, and heavy metals) and deliver clean, safe, high-quality water. With established solutions now widely available, yet2’s client would like to understand the next wave of innovation that can deliver differentiated performance and new user benefits.
Possible Solution Areas:
They are seeking new solutions and approaches to advance water treatment across multiple dimensions:
- Improved performance
- Filtration/purification advances (e.g., improvements or alternatives to carbon materials, membrane technologies, emerging contaminants)
- Disinfection advances (e.g., UV-C LED, drinking water innovation)
- Cost reduction while maintaining high performance
- Water quality sensors & real-time water monitoring
- Sustainability and energy efficiency improvements
- Consumer focused water personalization options
- Temperature control
- Water additives or enhancers (e.g. flavors, minerals)
- On-the-go water treatment / personal portable water purification solutions
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