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Eight decades ago, the first artificial blood purifier was invented. Today, in a world where spending twelve hours a week in treatment is not a viable option to many patients, the same bulky machines are still used. Fortunately, scientists have been vigilant, and the notion of developing a portable, reliable dialysis machine has been sought by many. In this paper, we first begin by analyzing the principle of Dialysis. Then we shed light on the technological innovations achieved ever since the first dialysis machine was mass-produced. The use of a high-flux membrane dialyzer, ultrapure dialysis fluid, and convection fluid has proved to greatly improve Dialysis. However, the difficulties still prevail. And so long as an efficient substitute can be found for the dialysate and proper healthcare can be given to patients at home, a portable dialysis machine is not going to be devised.