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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 …

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

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 …

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

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. …

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

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 …

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

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at KTH in room L52, Drottning Kristinas väg 30, Stockholm  and is possible to follow on Zoom. External examiner:Docent Fritjof Nilson, Mittuniversitetet Supervisor: Docent Jakob Wohlert, Professor Istvan Furo Follow the seminar on zoom here Abstract: Hydrated polysaccharide systems primarily using xylans along with mutans and alternans …

Licentiate seminar: Poornima Ramamohan – Structure and Dynamics in Hydrated Biopolymers Read More »

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at room F3, KTH campus and is possible to follow on Zoom. Opponent: Docent Mika Sipponen, Stockholm University Supervisor: Professor Mats Johansson Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Nowadays, there is an urgent need to decrease our dependence on fossilresources and shift towards the use of renewable resources …

Defence of doctoral thesis: Iuliana Ribca – Lignin-Based Thermosets with Tunable Mechanical and Morphological Properties Read More »

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at room D3, KTH campus. Opponent: Professor Aji Mathew, Stockholm University Supervisor: Associate Professor Richard Olsson, KTH Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: The research focused on the effects of integrating nanocellulose in the solidification of metal ions into metal oxide particles or metallic electrodeposits.  Firstly, the cellulose was …

Defence of doctoral thesis: Billy Hoogendoorn – Exploring cellulose as a biomacromolecule for enhanced battery metal ion recovery/recycling Read More »

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at room D1, KTH campus and is possible to follow on Zoom. Opponent: Professor Claudia Crestini, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy Supervisor: Docent Lauren S. McKee, KTH  Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Wood biomass is an important resource in the development ofstrategies towards replacement of fossil-based materials. …

Defence of doctoral thesis: Ioanna Sapouna – Biosynthesis, interactions, and structure of native lignin Read More »

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at room F3, KTH campus and is possible to follow on Zoom. Opponent: Professor John Ralph, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA Supervisor: Professor Martin Lawoko, KTH Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: The potential to utilize lignin, which constitutes as much as 15-30% of the biomass, needs further evaluation. …

Defence of doctoral thesis: Maria Karlsson – Protected Lignin Biorefining: Fundamental Insights on Lignin Reactivity Read More »

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at room F3, KTH campus and is possible to follow on Zoom. Opponent: Professor Louis Pitet, Hasselt University Supervisors: Professor Karin Odelius, professor Minna Hakkarainen, Dr Peter Olsén Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: The design of polymeric materials for a circular economy is, to a largeextent, a challenge of …

Defence of doctoral thesis: Linnea Cederholm – Thermodynamic Toolkit for Chemical Recycling to Monomer Read More »