The first important purchase is a CONTINUOUS VACUUM FILTRATION DRUM for myself to start testing out a pilot scale automated ton per day system of the technology.

I've spent years developing a revolutionary ion exchange membrane using off-the-shelf ingredients like water softener resin and PVC cement. This homogeneous membrane is extremely affordable to make, yet it performs like commercial versions that cost much more. It's durable in extreme conditions (pH 0, high ORP) and enables closed-loop processes with zero toxic waste.

My primary focus right now is the mining industry: using it in Salt Electro Mining (SEM TECH) to extract precious metals and rare earths from ore, tailings, or e-waste while regenerating acids and oxidizers on-site. It cleans up legacy mine waste, recovers critical minerals domestically, and eliminates toxic ponds—real environmental impact.

To move from lab to real-world impact, I need your help scaling up: acquiring analytical equipment for validation and quality control. Every contribution accelerates adoption of sustainable, decentralized tech.

Here are some example of the current priorities costs to scale up:

$20,000 continuous vacuum filtration drum

$10,000 - 20,000 purchase of used ICP-MS

$5,000 - 10,000 fixup WD-XRF analytical equipment

My end goal is a location to mass produce and send out these units. In addition to a proper analytical capabilities to develop further research and conduct analytical analysis services which is desperately lacking for the nation.

This isn't just a membrane—it's a path to cleaner mining, cheaper critical minerals, and a more sustainable planet. Join me in open-sourcing the future. Thank you for your support! Robert Karas