NMU research centre marks 15 years of pioneering nanoscale science in Africa

For 15 years, the DSTI-NRF Centre for High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (CHRTEM) at Nelson Mandela University has explored the atomic and nanoscale universe, unlocking vital insights for energy security, green hydrogen, nanomedicine, and industrial manufacturing. As the home of Africa's only aberration-corrected Transmission Electron Microscope, the centre serves as an indispensable pillar of South Africa's national research and innovation ecosystem. Celebrating its fifteenth anniversary with international partners and industry leaders, CHRTEM continues to expand its state-of-the-art infrastructure. Through high-level global collaborations and advanced computational imaging, the centre plays a crucial role in tackling pressing global challenges and driving cutting-edge technological development.