BusinessAugust 25, 2026

pervaporation

PUR-vuh-puh-RAY-shun

Definition

A specialized membrane separation process used to remove a liquid component from a mixture by passing it through a membrane and vaporizing it on the permeate side.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau derived from 'permeation' and 'evaporation,' reflecting the process where a liquid permeates a membrane and subsequently evaporates.

In the news

The article cites pervaporation as one of the specific separation technologies Erik Meuleman led the development of during his earlier career at the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research.

Utility Global Taps Erik Meuleman as Chief Technology Officer to Advance Proprietary H2Gen Commercialization

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