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Defence of doctoral thesis: Li Zha – Surface Engineering of Cellulose Nanofibers for Advanced Biocomposites

KTH The defense is taking place at F3, KTH. Opponent: Professor Eero Kontturi, Aalto University, Finland Supervisor: Professor Qi Zhou, KTH Abstract: Nanocellulose, originated from cellulose, the primary structural component of the cell walls of plants, has garnered significant attention for its excellent mechanical, optical, and barrier properties, as well as its renewable and sustainable […]

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Nadia Asta – Fundamentals of Interactions between Cellulose Materials and its Implications on Properties of Fibrous Networks

KTH The defense is taking place at F3, KTH, and online via Zoom. Opponent: Professor Scott Renneckar, University of British Columbia Supervisor: Professor Lars Wågberg, KTH Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Fundamental research plays a pivotal role in the development of sustainable solutions that benefitboth our environment and everyday lives. Cellulose, as an

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Patrik Isacsson – Material Design for Paper Electrodes: A Papermaking Perspective on Electrode Fabrication

Linköping University | DCC The defense is taking place at K2, Campus Norrköping, and is possible to follow online via zoom. Opponent:Professor Nadège Reverdy-Brua, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble INP Supervisor: Senior Associate Professo Isak Engquist, LiU Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: The electrification and digitalization of our society has propelled the demand for

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Maryam Mousa – Exploring bio-based and biodegradable polymers: free-radical polymerization, hydrolysis and applications

KTH The defense is taking place at F3, KTH, and is possible to follow online via zoom. Opponent: Professor Seema Agarwal, University of Bayreuth, Tyskland Supervisor: Professor Eva Malmström Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Increasing concerns regarding the depletion of fossil-based resources and the accumulation of plastic waste in the environment have resulted in

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Zhaleh Atoufi – Development and Tailoring of Low‐Density Cellulose‐Based Structures for Water Treatment

KTH The defense is taking place at F3, KTH, and is possible to follow online via zoom. Opponent: Professor Julien Bras, Institut Polytechnique de Grenoble, Frankrike Supervisor: Professor Lars Wågberg Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: The challenges posed by our limited clean water sources and the well-known global water pollution demand more efficient

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Maria Cortes Ruiz – Tailoring and Characterization of Polymer-linked Fibrillar Structures

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at F3, KTH, and is possible to follow via Zoom. Opponent: Professor Gil Garnier, Monash University, Australia Supervisor: Professor Lars Wågberg Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: The development of sustainable and renewable materials is paramount in today’s society. As the most abundant biopolymer on Earth,

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Maria Wennman – Biobased and biodegradable binders for paper and nonwoven

KTH The defense is taking place at F3, Lindstedtsvägen 26, KTH Campus and is possible to follow online via Zoom. Opponent: Professor Wim Thielemans, KU Leuven, Belgien Supervisor:  Professor Mikael Hedenqvist, KTH Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Nonwovens are textile-like materials with similarities close to paper. One significant sector where nonwovens are used

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Faridah Namata – Cationic Dendritic Polymers and Their Hybridization with Cellulose Nanofibrils

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at F3, KTH, and is possible to follow via Zoom. Opponent: Professor Francisco Javier de la Mata de la Mata, University of Alcala Supervisor: Professor Michael Malkoch Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the major global threats to thehealth of

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Shirin Naserifar – Cellulose in Quaternary Ammonium-based Solvents: Dissolution, Modification and Coagulation

Chalmers | WWSC The defense is taking place at Vasa A, Vera Sandbergs Allé 8, Chalmers and is possible to follow via Zoom Opponent: Prof. Orlando J. Rojas, University of British Columbia, Canada Supervisor: Associate Prof. Merima Hasani Find link to zoom on chalmers.se Abstract: Processing cellulose through dissolution and regeneration is essential for many

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Sylwia Wojno – Exploring the nonlinear rheological behavior and optical properties of cellulose nanocrystal suspensions

Chalmers | WWSC The defense is taking place at room Virtual Development Laboratory (VDL), Chalmers Tvärgata 4C at Chalmers. Opponent: Prof. Jan Lagerwall, University of Luxembourg Supervisor: Prof. Roland Kádár Abstract: Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), with their versatile properties, offer immense potential in a range of applications, whether used independently or as sustainable reinforcements in polymers.

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Gabriella Mastantuoni – Engineering of lignin in wood towards functional materials

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at room F3, KTH campus and is possible to follow online via Zoom. Opponent:Professor Jean-Marie Raquez, University of Mons (UMONS), Belgien Supervisor: Professor Qi Zhou Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Through 270 million years of evolution, the finely tuned hierarchical structure of wood has been

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