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July 25, 2024

Gradiant and alkaLi are Uniquely Positioned to be a Leader in Lithium Brine Projects | Global Water Intelligence

After several years as an innovator in lithium production, Gradiant announced the launch of a new business - alkaLi. This business will be focused on working with junior and major lithium producers to improve the reliability and sustainability of their lithium production operations. Prakash Govindan, Gradiant’s COO, met with GWI recently to discuss the background behind the decision to expand Gradiant’s focus on the entire lithium brine production flow sheet

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July 4, 2024

Gradiant's Water-focused Vision for DLE and Tailings Management | Investing News Network

Gradiant is leveraging proprietary water treatment technologies to address critical industrial needs, including direct lithium extraction (DLE). Anurag and Prakash, co-founders of Gradiant, discuss taking a water-first approach in an interview with Investing News Network.

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June 24, 2024

This Industrial Spinoff is Pulling Lithium from Brine to Meet Growing Battery Demand | Forbes

Forbes’ Amy Feldman met with Prakash Govindan to discuss the launch of alkaLi to accelerate the scaling of battery-grade lithium production. She writes, “the world needs lithium to power its electrical future, but getting it is a costly and dirty business. Wastewater unicorn Gradiant thinks there is a better way, and just launched a new company to prove it.”

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May 23, 2024

Gradiant Diversifies to Hit $1bn Sales Target | Global Water Intelligence

A new chemicals arm and PFAS destruction will help Gradiant reach $1 billion in revenues by 2026. How do they fit in the portfolio? Global Water Intelligence (GWI) met with Prakash Govindan, Gradiant’s COO, to find out.

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May 21, 2024

Woburn Startup Gradiant has New Tech to Zap ‘Forever Chemicals’ | Boston Globe

Amid growing awareness of water contamination by harmful “Forever Chemicals,” Boston Globe’s Aaron Pressman writes about how Gradiant, an MIT spinout, offers a new solution that not only filters out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) substances but also destroys these substances. The solution, called “ForeverGone,” fits inside a shipping container and is ready for commercial deployment. Gradiant's solution promises cost savings and increased efficiency in PFAS removal.

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May 15, 2024

Water Scarcity May Hinder Global Solar | North American Clean Energy

As solar energy rapidly becomes a primary component of the global energy framework, the demand for robust manufacturing capabilities is intensifying. Solar is projected to account for over half of the world's electricity generation by 2050. Amidst this surge, manufacturers face the urgent challenge of efficient water management to protect communities and the environment. Prakash Govindan, COO of Gradiant writes about the impetus of water conservation.

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April 26, 2024

A Look at Freshwater Usage in Solar Manufacturing | Solar Power World

Prakash Govindan, COO of Gradiant discusses the critical need for efficient freshwater management in the solar manufacturing industry, highlighting how water-intensive processes are coming under scrutiny as global freshwater resources dwindle. He shares the importance of adopting water conservation technologies within the industry to reduce environmental impact, manage costs, and ensure sustainable production practices amid growing demand.

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April 22, 2024

Portfolio Spotlight: Gradiant - Turning the Tide with Wastewater | EDBI

This World Earth Day, EDBI is thrilled to feature Gradiant, a sustainability champion in their portfolio, on a mission to safeguard our planet’s water supply by converting wastewater into fresh, usable water. Gradiant's innovative approach not only addresses water scarcity but also redefines wastewater as an untapped resource.