Synchrotron Methods for Biomaterial Processes
Investigation into the small scale interaction of cellulosic nanofibrils with geling agents through diffusion in flow layers, and the study of the subsequent effect on macro scale flow behavior of fibre spinning. Methods primarily intended to be those utilized at synchrotron facilities, like USAX, WAXS, and more novel techniques like XMPI.
Cellulose-based organic solar cells via spray deposition
In this project, we use spray deposition to fabricate cellulose-based, flexible organic solar cells. We use TEMPO-cellulose nanofibrils (TEMPO-CNF) as sustainable substrate material, flexible silver- or copper-nanowires (AgNW-/CuNW) as electrode material, conductive poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) as electron blocking layer, and a mixture of poly(3 hexylthiophene) (P3HT) and [6,6]-phenyl C61 butyric acid methylester (PCBM) as […]
Characterisation and effects of micro- and nanoscale components and their impact on efficiency of chemical additives
The project’s focus is on developing a methodology that will provide new knowledge and processcontrol capabilities concerning nano- and microscale fibrillar wood-pulp material in thepapermaking process.
Conducting polymers-modified wood composites
In this project, we used different conducting polymers to impregnate the wood. Our goal is to create a pathway for studying the nano/microscopic structure of the conductive wood and the interactions between the wood components and the conducting polymer matrix. . In detail, we mainly focus on the difference of crystallinity and the orientation of […]
Development of biobased and recyclable composite materials
We aim to develop new renewable and recyclable materials generated from bioderived sources. Our particular interest is directed towards development of composite materials based on nanofibrilated cellulose and epoxy thermosets.
New materials from Lignin
The goal of my project is creating new materials deriving from Lignin, in order to substitute materials deriving from petroleum.
New functional materials based on polysaccharides
The project is on preparing novel types of polysaccharide based materials with new functionalities. The focus is on building materials with unique structures, understanding the on structure-property relationship, and then modifying the structures in a controlled way so that the materials can be utilized in a specific application.
The use of bio-polymers in micro fluidic devices for biomedical applications
By combining the knowledge in the field of surface modification with bio-polymers such as cellulose with the knowledge in microfluidic devices for biomedical applications. We foresee a huge potential in creating new useful devices for future increased health. During the recent decade cellulose in the form of different types of nano cellulose have attracted a […]
