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Licentiate seminar: Taoran Xu – Lignin Nanoparticles: Formation Mechanisms and UV Shielding Potential

KTH | WWSC The licentiate seminar is taking place at the Rånby room, Teknikringen 56, KTH Campus. Opponent: Docent Jiebing Li, RISE Supervisor: Docent Olena Sevastyanova Abstract: The research presented in this thesis focuses on the valorization of kraft lignin through nanoparticle engineering, with the aim of developing high-value applications for this abundant but underutilized biopolymer. […]

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Van Minh Dinh – Valorization of biomass byproducts: the potential of chitin and lignin through solid catalysts

Umeå University | WWSC The defense is taking place at  Lilla Hörsalen, KB.E3.01, KBC-huset, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden Opponent:  Assoc. Prof. Satu Ojala, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland Supervisor: Prof. Jyri-Pekka Mikkola, Umeå University Abstract: Chitin, commonly found in crustacean shells, can be deacetylated to produce chitosan, a versatile material with various industrial applications. Traditional

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Rohan Ajit Kulkarni – Structural changes in cellulose fibres under extreme pressure

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at room F3 and is possible to follow online via zoom. Opponent:  Professor Thaddeus Maloney, Aalto University Supervisors: Daniel Söderberg, Fredrik Lundell,  Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Cellulose, the most abundant biopolymer on Earth, offers tremendous potential for sustainable materials and bio-based products. Understanding the

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Luísa Rosenstock Völtz – Use of co-rotating extrusion process for the development of resource-efficient biocomposites

Luleå University of Technology | WWSC The defense is taking place in room E632,  Luleå University of Technology, and is possible to follow online via Zoom Opponent:Professor Mikael Skrifvars, University of Borås Supervisor: Professor Kristiina Oksman, Luleå University of Technology Co-supervisor: Senior lecturer Linn Berglund, Luleå University of Technology Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Natural

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Saeed Davoodi – Hydrodynamic assembly and alignment of bio-nanofibers

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at room F2 at KTH. Opponent:  Professor Stephen Eichhorn, The University of Bristol, UK Supervisor: Professor Fredrik Lundell, Professor Daniel Söderberg, Professor Michael Malkoch Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: This thesis investigates the development and characterization of advanced materials derived from renewable sources, with a focus

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Alessio Truncali – Lignin towards thermoset applications

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at F3, KTH, and is possible to follow via Zoom. Opponent:  Professor Chunlin Xu, Åbo Akademi, Finland Supervisor: Professor Mats Johansson, Professor Minna Hakkarainen Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: The global shift towards sustainable development requires the replacement of fossil-based materials with renewable alternatives. Lignin, a

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