NISIR
METS Centre
METS Centre
Aligned with 8NDP Strategy 7 (Environmental Sustainability) & SDG 7, 9, 12, 13. METS Centre drives research in membrane purification, mobile biofuel reactors, ceramics, glassblowing, and sustainable construction materials.
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"Materials Engineering Glassblowing Lab"
Materials engineering solutions from lab to industry
Rationale: Using cellulose from corn stalks & activated carbon from maize cobs to engineer a cost-effective, scalable membrane that removes H₂S, CO₂, and moisture from biogas — upgrading quality for heating, electricity, and transport.
SDG alignment: SDG 7, 9, 12, 13
Rationale: Rising fuel costs and finite fossil reserves demand decentralized biofuel production. This mobile unit converts starchy biomass into fuel-grade bioethanol and bio-gel using modular materials engineering.
METS Mobile Biofuel Reactor prototype — pilot demonstration
Locally manufactured POP for health & education sectors (dental molds, chalk, orthopedic casts) and interlocking pavers for roads — creating jobs & revitalizing NISIR brickyard.
Objectives: produce quality POP/pavers, transfer skills to youth, supply affordable materials to schools/clinics.
Scientific glassblowing workshop (est. 1975) fabricates laboratory apparatus. Ceramics section produces flower pots, mugs, tandoori ovens, technical insulators, and refractory materials.
⚙️ Technical consultancy & materials support for innovators across Zambia.
Materials Engineering & Technical Services supports ground‑breaking ideas — from concept to working prototype
Zero fuel, zero electricity — eco-friendly lawn maintenance.
Developed by a NISIR security personnel with METS technical support.
Decentralized energy production from organic waste.
Portable construction solution for local artisans.
"The METS Centre brickyard & workshops offer a conducive environment for innovators to thrive — leading to spin-offs and startup companies."
Established 1975 — fabrication, repair & modification of non-graduated lab glass: test tubes, Liebig condensers, spirit lamps, beakers, custom distillation apparatus. Supplying research institutes, universities & schools across Zambia.
Creative & technical ceramics: flower pots, mugs, tandoori ovens, porcelain insulators, plus Plaster of Paris (POP) and interlocking pavers. On-demand custom ceramic products available for industry.
⚙️ Materials consultancy & technical support for innovators in material science, kiln design, and clay processing.
Testing of mechanical strength, porosity, chemical compatibility, and thermal properties for new materials — supporting local R&D and quality assurance.
We welcome collaboration on biogas membrane scale-up, mobile biofuel deployment, ceramic product development, and glassblowing apprenticeships.