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Bacteria-Banishing Water Filters

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'FIXT Nomad' Turns Any Water Source into a Potable One

— November 17, 2017 — Art & Design
The need for filtering technologies is becoming more apparent as consumers seek out ways to ensure they are only ingesting the best things possible, so new solutions like the 'FIXT Nomad' water filter are coming about. The device is portable in design and enables you to drink from virtually any water source to quickly remove all of the unwanted contaminants that are present. This includes bacteria, metals, viruses and even prescription drugs that have found their way into the water source from being passed by patients.

The 'FIXT Nomad' water filter was created why Ian Stanley and utilizes ionic adsorption that works in collaboration with an iodinated resin that will kill 99.9999% of the viruses and bacteria that might be found in the water.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Water Filters - The rise of portable water filters presents opportunities for innovative solutions that can transform any water source into potable water.
2. Ionic Adsorption Technology - The use of ionic adsorption technology in water filters opens up possibilities for efficient removal of unwanted contaminants, including bacteria, viruses, and metals.
3. Contaminant Detection and Removal - Increasing consumer demand for filtering technologies signals a need for disruptive innovations that can accurately detect and remove contaminants such as prescription drugs from water sources.
Industry Implications
1. Water Filtration - The water filtration industry can capitalize on the demand for portable water filters by developing compact and efficient filtering solutions.
2. Healthcare - The healthcare industry could explore new opportunities to address water contamination issues by investing in advanced technologies that can detect and remove prescription drugs from water sources.
3. Travel and Outdoor Gear - The travel and outdoor gear industry can seize the growing trend of portable water filters by creating innovative, lightweight, and easy-to-use devices for adventurers and travelers.
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