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Defence of doctoral thesis: Emilia Heinonen – Structural basis for the recalcitrance and molecular packing of hemicelluloses

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at Kollegiesalen, KTH, and is possible to follow via Zoom. Opponent:  Professor Maija Tenkanen, University of Helsinki Supervisor: Professor Francisco Vilaplana, KTH Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: The properties of wood cell walls are determined by the composition and the molecular structures of the cell wall polymers […]

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Ahmad Reza Motezakker – Dynamics and interactions in entangled nanofibre dispersions

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at D1, KTH, and is possible to follow via Zoom. Opponent:Professor Kevin Dorfman, University of Minnesota, USA Supervisor: Professor Daniel Söderberg, KTH Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Biopolymers and their networks are fundamental to numerous biological and synthetic systems, with applications ranging from extracellular matrices

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Angelica Avella – Reactive extrusion of lignocellulose-polyester biocomposites

Chalmers | WWSC The defense is taking place at FB-Salen, Kemigården 1, Chalmers, and is possible to follow via Zoom. Opponent: Professor Manjusri Misra, University of Guelph, Canada Supervisor: Associate Professor Giada Lo Re.  Find link to Zoom here Abstract: The development of biodegradable and recyclable composites based on renewable resources can mitigate the effects of plastic

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Farhiya Alex Sellman – Characterization and Utilization of Interactions in Wet and Dry Cellulose Nanofibrillar Networks

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at F3, KTH, and is possible to follow via Zoom. Opponent: Professor Alexander Bismarck, University of Vienna Supervisor: Professor Lars Wågberg Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Expanding our understanding of how cellulose fibers and fibrils interact with water and its effect on their inherent properties

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Rebecca Östmans – The properties of hydrated nanocellulose network structures

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at F3, KTH, and is possible to follow via Zoom. Opponent: Professor Monika Österberg, Aalto University Supervisor: Professor Lars Wågberg Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Long, slender cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) are unique with their high axial modulus, small diameter, high flexibility, and the possibility of

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Defence of doctoral thesis: Mohammad Morsali – Site-specific reactions of softwood kraft lignin for biobased vitrimers and reactive colloidal particles

Stockholm University | WWSC The defense is taking place at Magnélisalen, Stockholm University. Opponent: Prof. Lars Evenäs, Chalmers University of Technology Supervisor: Assistant Prof. Mika Sipponen  Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Lignin, a natural polyphenolic compound of wood, holds promise as a green alternative to fossil resources given the current environmental concerns. However, its complex

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