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The CSIR, in collaboration with WaterLab and the University of Pretoria, is testing wastewater, primary sludge and environmental water samples for COVID-19.
The facility deploys cavity ring down spectroscopy (CRDS) instruments for the measurement of atmospheric carbon CO2 concentrations.
Masele Mankge
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Alkaline proteases are enzymes with important industrial uses. They can be applied in detergents, leather degumming, food and feed industry, X-ray recovery and in pharmaceuticals. There is ongoing research for proteases, which can meet industrial demands and remain stable under harsh industrial conditions, such as high temperature and pH. Most sources explored include microorganisms isolated from various soil and water sources. Endophytes: micro-organisms that have an endosymbiotic relationship with plants and can produce a plethora of secondary metabolites, remain a largely unexplored source of proteases. Thus, the main aim of this research is to screen for production of alkaline proteases from endophytes, to characterise and identify potential biotechnological applications.
The CSIR’s geophysics team uses high-resolution geophysical tools, such as 3D and 2D ground-penetrating radar, borehole radar and electrical resistance tomography to address a range of pertinent mi
Reatile Pitso joined the CSIR in 2022 and holds a Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering), which he achieved with distinction.
The CSIR works in the field of sustainable agriculture both directly and indirectly, focusing on direct applications (such as water use in crops), as well as the broader context (for example, clima
The CSIR operates a network of flux towers (the Skukuza, Malopeni and Agincourt flux towers) that is used to measure the amount of gas – such as water vapour and carbon dioxide (CO2) – and energy f
The CSIR and Coaltech are investigating waterless methods to beneficiate coal.
Generations of learners in the Eastern Cape will benefit from one of the most innovative science centres in the country.
Dating a fallen baobab giant from the Pafuri Section of Kruger National Park has led CSIR senior researcher Dr Stephan Woodborne to two surprising discoveries.