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Lignin in Sustainable 3D Printing through Neutron Scattering

The surge in demand for green and sustainable materials to replace energy-intensive, fossil-derived resources has drawn significant attention to lignin, one of the most abundant biopolymers on Earth. Despite its abundance, lignin remains underutilized and represents significant untapped potential for next-generation materials. This project addresses key challenges arising from lignin’s structural heterogeneity and limited processability […]

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Wood based ionic diode

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

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Green Synthesis of Lignin and Lignin-Based Nanoparticles from Rice Husk for different Applications

This research explores the valorization of rice husk lignin, a renewable and low-cost agricultural byproduct, for the development of multifunctional, eco-friendly materials and cosmetic products. Lignin, a natural phenolic biopolymer, possesses intrinsic UV-blocking and antioxidant properties, making it a promising alternative to synthetic polymers and chemical UV filters. The study focuses on synthesizing spherical lignin

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Finding peat alternatives for agriculture in Swedens most abundant industrial waste streams

This multidisciplinary project tackles two key environmental challenges in Sweden and the EU: reducing peat extraction and managing sludge waste from pulp and paper mills. By repurposing abundant mill sludge as a sustainable alternative to peat, the project aims to advance peat-free mushroom cultivation—particularly for peat-dependent species such as the common button mushroom. The research

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Readily biodegradable vinyl polymers from biobased resources

The project aims at developing deep and relevant knowledge in polymer chemistry (monomer synthesis and polymerization procedures) and structure-property relationships (biodegradability and properties) with the aim to accelerate the capacity to transition into more sustainable materials. The main goals of the are: I. Design and synthesis of monomers that upon radical polymerization result in polymers with

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