Energy and Processes

Research highlights

	The awakening of the coal giant [Research context] CSIR researchers conveyed their expertise in clean coal technology recently at a conference in Botswana, a country with grossly under-exploited coal resources.

	Mid-term energy solution possible [Research context] The CSIR has identified a suite of four South African coals that could alleviate the growing energy demand on a mid-term basis. Through an integrated gasification combined cycle these coals could be used for fuelling power stations.

	Nano as renewable energy: Research Context Nanotechnology is increasingly being seen as an answer to many global problems. In the search for renewable energy, nanotechnology may hold the key to some solutions.

	Fuel cell research part of global energy quest: Research context Fuel cell technology is increasingly being seen as an alternative to traditional power resources with the potential to revolutionise the face of power supply in South Africa.