In 2010, the Gulf of Mexico experienced the largest marine oil spill in history, creating an urgent need for advanced water cleanup solutions as traditional filtration methods proved ineffective against the scale and complexity of the disaster.
Inspired by Nobel Prize-winning research in organic metal materials and insights from the oil spill response, scientists from UCLA developed a groundbreaking membrane that combined the durability of ceramics with the affordability of polymers. This revolutionary technology was designed to tackle the toughest industrial and environmental challenges.
Born out of necessity and driven by innovation, PolyCera® was established in 2016 to bring this technology to the market, setting a new standard: The 3rd Membrane Material for Water & Wastewater Filtration.
Today, with an installed capacity exceeding 91 million gallons per day (344,000 m³/d), PolyCera® is a trusted global supplier with references in industries such as oil and gas, mining, lithium extraction, semiconductors, zero liquid discharge (ZLD), and many others. Its organic metal membrane technology has consistently proven itself in the most challenging applications, delivering unmatched performance and value.
PolyCera® membranes are oleophobic, hydrophilic, and fully back-washable, significantly reducing downtime for chemical cleaning while minimizing the need for chemicals and labor. These membranes can be delivered in all standard form factors for dead-end and cross-flow systems, making them fully adaptable for both retrofits and new builds.
