Defence of doctoral thesis: Jowan Rostami – Functional Low-Density Materials from Cellulose Fibers and Fibrils
KTH The defense is taking place at D1, KTH, and is possible to follow via Zoom. Opponent: Professor Orlando Rojas, The University of British Columbia, Kanada Supervisor: Professor Lars Wågberg Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Cellulose-based aerogels are emerging bio-based materials for a range of applications in the quest toward a circular and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Defence of doctoral thesis: Li Zha – Surface Engineering of Cellulose Nanofibers for Advanced Biocomposites
KTH The defense is taking place at F3, KTH. Opponent: Professor Eero Kontturi, Aalto University, Finland Supervisor: Professor Qi Zhou, KTH Abstract: Nanocellulose, originated from cellulose, the primary structural component of the cell walls of plants, has garnered significant attention for its excellent mechanical, optical, and barrier properties, as well as its renewable and sustainable […]
Defence of doctoral thesis: Nadia Asta – Fundamentals of Interactions between Cellulose Materials and its Implications on Properties of Fibrous Networks
KTH The defense is taking place at F3, KTH, and online via Zoom. Opponent: Professor Scott Renneckar, University of British Columbia Supervisor: Professor Lars Wågberg, KTH Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Fundamental research plays a pivotal role in the development of sustainable solutions that benefitboth our environment and everyday lives. Cellulose, as an […]
Defence of doctoral thesis: Patrik Isacsson – Material Design for Paper Electrodes: A Papermaking Perspective on Electrode Fabrication
Linköping University | DCC The defense is taking place at K2, Campus Norrköping, and is possible to follow online via zoom. Opponent: Professor Nadège Reverdy-Brua, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble INP Supervisor: Senior Associate Professor Isak Engquist, LiU Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: The electrification and digitalization of our society has propelled the demand for […]
Defence of doctoral thesis: Maryam Mousa – Exploring bio-based and biodegradable polymers: free-radical polymerization, hydrolysis and applications
KTH The defense is taking place at F3, KTH, and is possible to follow online via zoom. Opponent: Professor Seema Agarwal, University of Bayreuth, Tyskland Supervisor: Professor Eva Malmström Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Increasing concerns regarding the depletion of fossil-based resources and the accumulation of plastic waste in the environment have resulted in […]
Defence of doctoral thesis: Zhaleh Atoufi – Development and Tailoring of Low‐Density Cellulose‐Based Structures for Water Treatment
KTH The defense is taking place at F3, KTH, and is possible to follow online via zoom. Opponent: Professor Julien Bras, Institut Polytechnique de Grenoble, Frankrike Supervisor: Professor Lars Wågberg Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: The challenges posed by our limited clean water sources and the well-known global water pollution demand more efficient […]
Defence of doctoral thesis: Maria Cortes Ruiz – Tailoring and Characterization of Polymer-linked Fibrillar Structures
KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at F3, KTH, and is possible to follow via Zoom. Opponent: Professor Gil Garnier, Monash University, Australia Supervisor: Professor Lars Wågberg Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: The development of sustainable and renewable materials is paramount in today’s society. As the most abundant biopolymer on Earth, […]
Defence of doctoral thesis: Maria Wennman – Biobased and biodegradable binders for paper and nonwoven
KTH The defense is taking place at F3, Lindstedtsvägen 26, KTH Campus and is possible to follow online via Zoom. Opponent: Professor Wim Thielemans, KU Leuven, Belgien Supervisor: Professor Mikael Hedenqvist, KTH Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Nonwovens are textile-like materials with similarities close to paper. One significant sector where nonwovens are used […]
Licentiate seminar: Isabella Kwan – Bark Biorefinery
KTH | WWSC The licentiate seminar is taking place at Treesearch meeting room, Teknikringen 38 a, KTH, Stockholm and is possible to follow online via Zoom. Opponents: Professor C. Magnus Johnson, ; Professor Anette Larsson, Chalmers tekniska högskola Supervisor: Professor Monica Ek Follow the seminar on zoom here Abstract: To fulfill the United Nations’ 17 […]
Defence of doctoral thesis: Faridah Namata – Cationic Dendritic Polymers and Their Hybridization with Cellulose Nanofibrils
KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at F3, KTH, and is possible to follow via Zoom. Opponent: Professor Francisco Javier de la Mata de la Mata, University of Alcala Supervisor: Professor Michael Malkoch Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the major global threats to thehealth of […]
