Water treatment researchers lack tools for quantitatively evaluating the impact of their innovations, particularly when those new technologies are comprised of multiple components or the component costs are highly uncertain. We propose a suite of new tools to aid in evaluating technology platforms, setting system- and component-level research targets, and identifying high impact innovation trajectories. These tools are applicable for any technology comprised of multiple components whose performance or cost will benefit from innovation, but they are especially valuable for membrane systems where the high interdependence between component performance amplifies or dampens the effects of innovation in non-intuitive ways.

Quantitative tools for assessing research impact on water treatment's grand challenges

ACS Fall 2021

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