NMR Spectroscopy introduction level
The course contains 5 topics covering the followings Basic principles of NMR spectroscopy, the spectrometer Spectral parameters (chemical shift, couplings) Relaxation, 13C-NMR, Polarization transfer experiments, Nuclear Overhauser Effect (NOE) 2D-NMR spectroscopy, Protocol for routine structure determination Dynamic NMR Spectroscopy Additional to the lectures a significant amount of time will be spent on solving problems and […]
Paper Water Interactions
Moisture sorption and swelling Water sorption and paper structure Influence of temperature and water on mechanical properties Interactions of fibres and water – product demands Influence of moisture on mechanosorptive creep
Packaging materials
Packaging will be presented and discussed from the performance perspective, in certain applications with a focus on food stuffs, including product safety (especially materials and barriers perspective), economics/services (systems perspective), communications and marketing, logistics, design and sustainability. Materials used in packaging, and some of the converting processes, will be covered, such as glass, metals, polymers […]
Electron Microscopy Analysis of Fibre and Polymer-based Materials
It is possible to participate in the online seminars in this course, free of charge. Register by sending an email to anaria@kth.se . The course registration for regular participation, with course credits, in both the theoretical and hands-on part, is now full. PhD students who want to participate in the course and obtain course credits are […]
Mechanics of fibre networks and materials
Paper constitutes one of the most complex materials among those you encounter in your daily life. In this course, you will be exposed to the intricate mechanics of paper through a number of case studies, in which we will investigate real problems and learn how to solve them. There is a wide class of materials […]
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) for Polymer- and Forest-based materials
This course is designed to provide the background, fundamental concepts, and practical knowledge of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) in its relation to polymer- and forest-based materials. Doctoral students of this course will learn from experts in the field, get hands-on experience preparing samples, operating various AFM imaging modes and analysing AFM data. Following this course […]
BTC pilot-plant course
Introduction to material preparation and research infrastructures, analysis equipment at BTC: Material preparation equipment and technologies Overview of solid forest materials Fast spectroscopic analysis methods for industrial environments Near-infrared (NIR), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), and Pulsed Fast Thermal Neutron Activation (PFTNA). Sampling/preparation challenges connected to spectroscopic methods. Understanding forest biomaterial heterogeneity Seminar on one’s own […]
Electron Microscopy Analysis of Fibre and Polymer-based Materials
It is possible to take part of the online seminars in this course, free of charge. Register by sending an email to anaria@kth.se . The course registration for regular participation, with course credits, in both the theoretical and hands-on part, is now full. PhD students who want to participate in the course and obtain course credits […]
WWSC summer school 2022
Treesearch students that want to attend, please register in the registration form below. WWSC Academy are courses that contain lectures, study visits and group work on specific topics for 3 – 4 days and are arranged by WWSC twice a year. The courses are open to all Treesearch doctoral students. The maximum number of participants are […]
WWSC winter school 2022
Treesearch students that want to attend, please register in the registration form below! WWSC Academy are courses that contain lectures, study visits and group work on specific topics for 3 – 4 days and are arranged by WWSC twice a year. The courses are open to all Treesearch doctoral students. The maximum number of participants are […]
Electron Microscopy Analysis of Fibre and Polymer-based Materials
It is possible to take part of the online seminars in this course, free of charge. Register by sending an email to anaria@kth.se . The course registration for regular participation, with course credits, in both the theoretical and hands-on part, is now full. PhD students who want to participate in the course and obtain course credits […]
Unit Processes in Pulping
· Wood, fibre, and pulp characterisation · Chemical and mechanical fibre separation. Refining · Screening/fractionation theory and technology · Peroxide and dithionite bleaching chemistry. Brightness reversion · Bleaching of chemical pulp · Control and simulation in pulping · Water- and energy balances. Environmental aspects. · Use of mechanical and chemical pulps in different products
