Researchers from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in conjunction with industry counterparts, have pooled efforts to use biocatalysis – a green production method – to help develop new production processes and products for the cosmetic, biopharmaceutical and industrial biologics markets, besides others. Essential oils and aroma chemicals manufacturer Puris Natural Aroma Chemicals, one of the companies that was able to access the expertise and specialised facilities for technical product and process support through South Africa’s first Industrial Biocatalysis Hub (IBH) – hosted at the CSIR – will soon be able to implement a high-value niche fragrance technology owing to the collaborative effort.
