EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NanoH2O, Inc., manufacturer of the most efficient and cost-effective reverse osmosis (RO) membranes for seawater desalination, today announced that it was once again named in the prestigious 2013 Global Cleantech 100. The list is compiled by the Cleantech Group, a global market intelligence and consulting firm helping executives connect with innovation.

A total of 5,864 companies from 60 countries were nominated for this year's Global Cleantech 100. Judging was conducted by a 90-member expert panel drawn from leading financial investors and representatives across Asia, Europe and North America. The list includes private, independent, for-profit, cleantech companies who are likely to make the most significant impact over the next 5-10 years.

"The Global Cleantech 100 is a natural extension of our vision to help corporations and investors connect with innovation around the world," said Sheerza Haji, CEO of Cleantech Group. "This list celebrates inspiring entrepreneurs, and serves as the industry standard on gauging where innovation is headed across key sectors."

"We are honored to be named to the Global Cleantech 100 for the fifth consecutive year," said Jeff Green, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman for NanoH2O. "Since launching the next generation of energy efficient reverse osmosis membrane technology just over two years ago, NanoH2O has successfully established itself as a top-tier global supplier of RO membranes. To be included among other technology innovators is rewarding and serves as a validation of the energy and capital savings our membrane technology provides our customers.

About NanoH2O, Inc.NanoH2O, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets reverse osmosis (RO) mem­branes that lower the cost of desalination. Based on breakthrough nanostructured materials and industry-proven polymer technology, NanoH2O's QuantumFlux membranes dramatically improve desalination energy efficiency and productivity. QuantumFlux seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) membranes, Standard 61 certified by NSF International for the production of drinking water, deliver the highest flux and the highest salt rejection of any SWRO membrane on the market. QuantumFlux membranes are available in standard 8-inch (20 cm) diameter elements that fit easily into new and existing desalination plants, purifying water from a broad range of sources with improved productivity and water quality. NanoH2O is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. For more information, visit www.nanoh2o.com.

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