In the article "What's the Big Idea? LayerPure Reimagines Water Filtration Membrane Market," GW Today spotlights the GW-founded startup LayerPure, led by environmental engineering candidates Samarpan Deb Majumder and Zhaoyang Wang. The piece details the duo's journey from their first meeting in the lab to the development and experimental testing of their water filtration membrane prototype, which filters out salts and impurities more effectively than current commercially available membranes. They've received numerous accolades so far, including wins at GW's 2025 New Venture Competition and at D.C. Startup Tech Week.
Here is an excerpt from the article: "The long-term goal is not just to improve a single product but to reshape how membranes are made and used across the water industry. What began as a conversation between two lab mates has grown into a venture aimed at addressing a fundamental human need—clean, reliable water—through innovation rooted at GW and OIE."
Read the full article on GW Today.