Wood and its derivatives are highly attractive materials, not only due to their sustainability, low cost, and biodegradability, but also because of their intrinsic porous and hierarchical structure, excellent mechanical properties, and versatile surface chemistry. In this work, we present an ionic diode based on bipolar membranes fabricated from two oppositely charged wood membranes. The […]
Wood based ionic diode Läs mer »
Cellulose is a renewable and biodegradable material, but its natural structure limits its use in some applications. Chemical modification can impart new properties to cellulose and expand its applications. This project will investigate methods to enhance cellulose reactivity and accessibility, aiming to improve the production of cellulose derivatives.https://www.kth.se/fpt/woodchem/research/cellulose-for-high-performance-derivatives-1.1244385
Increased accessibility and reactivity of cellulose for high-performance derivatives Läs mer »
X-ray tomography is a powerful way of imaging the internal structures of materials, without having to apply advanced sectioning techniques. One limitation in X-ray tomography of soft matter (e.g. wood based materials, polymers) is the poor contrast between components, which is inherent due to low differences in electron density. This project aims to develop contrast
Tomograhy on soft matter and contrast modulation Läs mer »
Lignocellulosic biomass represents a renewable and abundant resource for sustainable bio-based products. However, the high lignin content in wood hinders efficient biomass utilization. Traditional chemical pretreatments often involve harsh conditions and generate toxic by-products, which limit environmental and industrial applicability. This project explores the application of Novel Alkaline Laccases as a green, enzymatic alternative for
Effect of Alkaline Laccases on Wood Delignification Läs mer »
This project explores the use of hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) to convert biomass into carbon-rich materials suitable for energy storage applications. By processing wet biomass under moderate temperature and pressure in a water-based environment, HTC produces hydrochar with tunable porosity, conductivity, and surface chemistry. The research focuses on optimizing process parameters to tailor the properties of
Hydrothermal carbonization of biomass for energy storage Läs mer »
Mycelium-based biocomposites are an emerging category of materials exploiting the abundance of lignocellulosic waste generated yearly, such as wood by-products, waste fibers or residual stems/husks, and the natural growth of a living fungal organism. Fungi bring strength and cohesion to amorphous materials by producing microscopic filaments (called hyphae) that form the mycelium and lignocellulosic biomass
MYCOSITE-MYCelium based compOSITE, towards a truly sustainable biomaterial Läs mer »