- In April 2023, Boston BioProducts achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification for its quality management system, signifying its commitment to high-quality standards in manufacturing medical device reagents. Serving research, diagnostics, and therapeutics, the certification enhances trust in their buffers, solutions, media, and reagents
- In January 2023, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation announced plans to construct a desalination plant to address Mumbai's water demands, utilizing the Arabian Sea as its water source
- In January 2023, Nemmeli village in Tamil Nadu, India, anticipates completion of its third desalination plant, costing INR 1516.82 crore. Capable of treating 150 million liters of seawater daily, it addresses local water needs
- In April 2022, MIT researchers developed a portable desalination unit weighing 10 kg. Efficiently removing salts and particles, it purifies water for drinking, offering a promising solution to water scarcity



