Innovations

This invention presents an advanced dental implant that enhances mechanical performance and biological integration through a unique structure combining threaded and porous zones. Designed for use in orthodontic prosthetics, the implant features an elongated, tapered body with a longitudinal axis

This invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising ezetimibe, alone or in combination with curcumin, for the treatment of cancers characterised by the overexpression of the oncogene Mdm2. The technology is based on the novel discovery that ezetimibe, an FDA-approved cholesterol

This invention introduces a novel anti-cancer therapy derived from structural modifications of ezetimibe, a known cholesterol absorption inhibitor. The modified compound has been designed to address ezetimibe’s limitations in bioavailability and metabolic stability, especially for oral

The invention is a versatile healthcare assistance device designed to help individuals with vision, mobility, and speech impairments. It combines robotics, telemetry, advanced sensors, and voice control features to provide flexible support. By merging multiple assistive functions into one device, it

BioFusion™ is an innovative single-compartment anaerobic digester engineered to efficiently process organic solid and liquid waste from households, agriculture, and food industries. Unlike traditional multi-stage digesters, BioFusion™ integrates all four biological stages of anaerobic digestion

PhotoNANOX™ is a cutting-edge photosensitising nanocomposite material engineered to deactivate microbial biofilms and degrade organic contaminants in water systems. The material combines porphyrin-based photosensitisers—specifically indium derivatives—with semiconductor metal oxide nanoparticles

The invention relates to a nano-emulsified phytodrug formulation designed for the transdermal treatment of diabetes, particularly Type II Diabetes Mellitus. It uses diosgenin, a natural antidiabetic compound, encapsulated in an oil-in-water nanoemulsion matrix composed of sesame oil and bottle gourd

QuantumArray™ introduces an automated, cost-effective manufacturing process for fabricating nano- and micro-scale high-temperature Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices (SQUIDs). The invention leverages a femtosecond laser-based fabrication method integrated with computer-aided automation to

This technology provides a new, eco-friendly way to produce tiny, one-dimensional (1D) crystals of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), a common material found in substances like chalk and limestone. Unlike traditional methods, this process operates at room temperature and pressure, using only water and a

This invention introduces a photocatalytic water filtration system designed to purify contaminated water using nanotechnology, capillary coils, and light-activated self-cleaning filtration. The system incorporates a spongy nanofiber-based photocatalytic filter bed within coiled capillary tubes. When

Stellenbosch University (SU) hosts a diverse portfolio of innovative technologies developed by leading researchers across multiple faculties. These technologies span sectors such as renewable energy, biotechnology, agriculture, engineering, health sciences, materials science, and digital solutions

Medical Male Circumcision Underwear (MMC) is a specially designed male underwear developed to aid the healing process after circumcision. The underwear keeps the penis in an upright position, preventing downward and outward blood flow from the wound. Penile injuries associated with circumcision are