Scientific infrastructure
The CSIR is equipped for world-class innovation. The organisation recognises that scientific infrastructure is key in scientific discovery and producing solutions for industry and society. Scientific infrastructure includes laboratories, testing facilities, scientific instruments and equipment, clean rooms and pilot plants needed for research and technological innovation.
Collaboration between the research sector, industry and government results in the shared use of the infrastructure and helps build bridges that benefit the country.
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The CSIR has partnered with the University of KwaZulu-Natal to pioneer biorefinery in South Africa.
The titanium pilot plant was constructed to produce commercially pure grade titanium powder for downstream titanium alloy powder production and for the manufacture of titanium components for indust
For tests on the presence of microorganisms in water.
To investigate the behaviour and interaction of chemical contaminants in water resources with aquatic biota.