Innovations

The CSIR has developed a smartphone technology that is used as a detection system for analysing biomolecular assays or chemical reactions. The smartphone is used to capture one or more images of the biomolecular assays, which are processed by way of bespoke hardware and software to provide

The innovation describes a process for removing lead from a liquid such as contaminated water. The liquid is brought into contact with a PbrD protein which binds lead ions present in the liquid. The bound lead ions can then be recovered, for example as an insoluble salt or compound such as lead

Solar HVAC Live: Reducing Energy Demand for Big Appliances Solar Assisted Heating and Cooling is an innovation in the Refrigeration and Air-conditioning industry that reduces the energy needed for these essential services. This patent and patent-pending technology is young in the Global space and

We have developed a method to clinically measure and predict chronic stress and stroke risk by interpreting three blood test results and a blood pressure reading in a specific relation to one another. Applications / Relevant Industries A timeous, accurate prediction of stress and stroke risk

Developed at North-West University by Prof Erica Derbyshire following a major study, the toolkit is a structured, nine-chapter workbook designed to build essential financial skills for small business owners. It covers topics such as financial planning, bookkeeping, taxation, investment decisions

Problem Addressed Existing parabolic trough receiver designs suffer from inefficient thermal management due to radiative heat losses at elevated temperatures, compounded by material limitations of selective coatings, thereby constraining maximum operating temperature and overall system efficiency

Surfactants are amphipathic molecules with both hydrophilic and hydrophobic moieties that partition preferentially at the interface between fluid phases, such as oil/water or air/water interfaces. Such characteristics confer excellent detergency, emulsifying, foaming, and dispersing traits, which

Certain liquids, such as wine, are sensitive to contact with oxygen and may be degraded by oxidation, so winemakers usually take steps to limit or entirely prevent oxygen from contacting the wine. For example, inert gases may be used to displace oxygen. In reductive winemaking processes, oxygen is

The Leakproof Sample Rack for Ultra-Low Temperature Biological Storage is a secondary containment rack for the safe storage and transport of high-risk biological samples in –80 °C freezers. It is intended to prevent the release of infectious material in the event of sample tube leakage, breakage, or

An affordable high-performance polycentric prosthetic knee was designed to address the global gap in access to functional prosthetic technology. The knee integrates advanced polycentric biomechanics with cost-optimised engineering to deliver high levels of stability, gait efficiency, and durability

The Titanium Sternal Implant is a 3D-printed medical prosthesis designed to replace the sternum during reconstructive chest wall surgery. The implant acts as a strong but lightweight internal scaffold that restores the normal shape of the chest wall, protects underlying organs, and allows the rib

This technology introduces a rationally designed, simple, new block copolymer (BCP) for Pt-drug delivery, with great promise for scaled-up synthesis and clinical application. The functional block copolymer can be used as a drug carrier in nano-delivery systems. Benefits Simplicity and efficiency