Developing high-performance materials and technologies that create value from minerals.

We offer:

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  Specialised nanostructured materials

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  Grinding media for the mining industry

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  Smart materials and sensor development

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  Materials characterisation and R&D consultative services

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  Alloy design, powder metallurgy, and additive manufacturing (3D Printing)

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  Catalysis and nanotechnology development

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  ISO 13485–compliant Biomedical Diagnostic Development and Quality Management

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  Protein Expression, Purification and Characterisation

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  Molecular Biology services (qRT-PCR, cloning)

Flagship Products:

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  Platalite™ – Platinum-based electrocatalysts for hydrogen PEMFC, DMFC, and electrolysers, balancing activity, durability, and cost.

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  NICMat™ - Metal-based nanostructured materials, functionalised and conjugated nanoparticles

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  Phila TEST® HIV 1/2 Diagnostic Test – HIV rapid diagnostic test for detection of HIV 1 and 2.

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  UMPABALL™ – Cost-effective grinding media.

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  Hercules™ – Low-nickel austenitic stainless steel.

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  Smartbolt™ – Intelligent stainless-steel rock bolt.

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  Aluhard-TiCAl™ – Grain refiners for aluminium and titanium alloys.

Contact: phila-test@mintek.co.za | 011 709 4347