UFS Centre for Mineral Biogeochemistry

UFS Centre for Mineral Biogeochemistry Inspired by Nature, Driven by Science, Rooted in Sustainability. 🌱

CMBG advances Environmental Rehabilitation Sciences through research in Land, Aquatic & Planetary Health Ecosystems Management, developing nature-based solutions for a resilient future.

πŸ„πŸ”¬ FUNGAL AMYLASES & BIOTECHNOLOGYFungal enzymes like Ξ±-amylase and glucoamylase play a key role in breaking down starch...
17/09/2026

πŸ„πŸ”¬ FUNGAL AMYLASES & BIOTECHNOLOGY

Fungal enzymes like Ξ±-amylase and glucoamylase play a key role in breaking down starch and have exciting applications in food, pharmaceuticals, bioethanol and industry. πŸ§ͺ✨

Read more about this article:https://journals.ekb.eg/article_467074_fd8419a9bcd86a76e79df7ae604c0323.pdf

🌱 Inspired by Nature, Driven by Science, Rooted in Sustainability

πŸ’§πŸ’Š PHARMACEUTICALS IN OUR WATERWhat happens when medicines enter our water systems? πŸŒŠπŸ”¬ This research explores the enviro...
17/09/2026

πŸ’§πŸ’Š PHARMACEUTICALS IN OUR WATER

What happens when medicines enter our water systems? πŸŒŠπŸ”¬ This research explores the environmental risks of azithromycin, dexamethasone and prednisone and the need for better monitoring.

Read more about this: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42452-025-07716-5

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πŸ”¬ MEET THE TEAM 🧬Last but not least, meet the final Assistant Researcher and Research Assistant at the CMBG! ✨ Wait to s...
16/09/2026

πŸ”¬ MEET THE TEAM 🧬

Last but not least, meet the final Assistant Researcher and Research Assistant at the CMBG! ✨ Wait to see who we introduce next that contribute to the exciting research happening at the CMBG. πŸ§ͺ

🌱 Inspired by Nature, Driven by Science, Rooted in Sustainability

16/09/2026

Designing an infill building to slot into a narrow site that wasn’t really there, is a challenge with huge rewards. We are nearing completion on this three storey addition of offices and academic spaces for the Centre for Mineral Biogeochemistry (CMBG) at the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein Campus.

🌱 Turning acid mine drainage into an opportunity for sustainable remediation and valuable resource recovery. β™»οΈπŸ’§ To rea...
16/09/2026

🌱 Turning acid mine drainage into an opportunity for sustainable remediation and valuable resource recovery. β™»οΈπŸ’§

To read more about this article, follow the link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772416625000713

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πŸ„ Sordariomycetes: diverse fungi with ecological importance and incredible potential for discovering new bioactive compo...
27/08/2026

πŸ„ Sordariomycetes: diverse fungi with ecological importance and incredible potential for discovering new bioactive compounds for medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. πŸ”¬πŸŒ±

Read more about this with the link:https://mb.journals.ekb.eg/article_461668_3e87b1fd9d12b323bd0a61d3e04fac53.pdf

🌱 Inspired by Nature, Driven by Science, Rooted in Sustainability

🌱 Reclaiming mine soils, growing a greener future! 🌍 A blend of soil amendments improved grass productivity by up to 150...
27/08/2026

🌱 Reclaiming mine soils, growing a greener future! 🌍 A blend of soil amendments improved grass productivity by up to 150%, while Random Forest modelling accurately predicted aboveground yield using plant spectral signatures. πŸŒΎπŸ“Š

Read more about on this article: https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/agg2.70204

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πŸ„πŸ¦  Fungi and lactic acid bacteria are shaping the future of sustainable food. Together, they improve nutrition, enhance ...
23/08/2026

πŸ„πŸ¦  Fungi and lactic acid bacteria are shaping the future of sustainable food. Together, they improve nutrition, enhance food safety, and reduce food waste.

Follow the link to read more: https://mb.journals.ekb.eg/article_466770.html

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Meet the Team! πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬βœ¨The introductions continue! We're excited to introduce the next group of dedicated Research Assistant...
23/08/2026

Meet the Team! πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬βœ¨

The introductions continue! We're excited to introduce the next group of dedicated Research Assistants who help drive innovation and research at CMBG. πŸ”¬

Stay tuned as we continue introducing the people behind science!

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V5PM+WXC Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein
9301

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