Defence of doctoral thesis: Shirin Naserifar – Cellulose in Quaternary Ammonium-based Solvents: Dissolution, Modification and Coagulation
Chalmers | WWSC The defense is taking place at Vasa A, Vera Sandbergs Allé 8, Chalmers and is possible to follow via Zoom Opponent: Prof. Orlando J. Rojas, University of British Columbia, Canada Supervisor: Associate Prof. Merima Hasani Find link to zoom on chalmers.se Abstract: Processing cellulose through dissolution and regeneration is essential for many […]
Defence of doctoral thesis: Sylwia Wojno – Exploring the nonlinear rheological behavior and optical properties of cellulose nanocrystal suspensions
Chalmers | WWSC The defense is taking place at room Virtual Development Laboratory (VDL), Chalmers Tvärgata 4C at Chalmers. Opponent: Prof. Jan Lagerwall, University of Luxembourg Supervisor: Prof. Roland Kádár Abstract: Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), with their versatile properties, offer immense potential in a range of applications, whether used independently or as sustainable reinforcements in polymers. […]
Defence of doctoral thesis: Gabriella Mastantuoni – Engineering of lignin in wood towards functional materials
KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at room F3, KTH campus and is possible to follow online via Zoom. Opponent:Professor Jean-Marie Raquez, University of Mons (UMONS), Belgien Supervisor: Professor Qi Zhou Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Through 270 million years of evolution, the finely tuned hierarchical structure of wood has been […]
Licentiate seminar: Poornima Ramamohan – Structure and Dynamics in Hydrated Biopolymers
KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at KTH in room L52, Drottning Kristinas väg 30, Stockholm and is possible to follow on Zoom. External examiner:Docent Fritjof Nilson, Mittuniversitetet Supervisor: Docent Jakob Wohlert, Professor Istvan Furo Follow the seminar on zoom here Abstract: Hydrated polysaccharide systems primarily using xylans along with mutans and alternans […]
Defence of doctoral thesis: Kevin Peuvot – Lignin- and PAN-based carbon fibres as negative electrodes for alkali-ion batteries
KTH The defense is taking place at room D2, KTH campus and is possible to follow on Zoom (registration needed, via the link). Opponent: Professor Enn Lust, University of Tartu, Estland, institute of chemistry Supervisor:Professor Göran Lindbergh Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: The development of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) and potassium-ion batteries (KIBs) have accelerated […]
Defence of doctoral thesis: Iuliana Ribca – Lignin-Based Thermosets with Tunable Mechanical and Morphological Properties
KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at room F3, KTH campus and is possible to follow on Zoom. Opponent: Docent Mika Sipponen, Stockholm University Supervisor: Professor Mats Johansson Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Nowadays, there is an urgent need to decrease our dependence on fossilresources and shift towards the use of renewable resources […]
Defence of doctoral thesis: Billy Hoogendoorn – Exploring cellulose as a biomacromolecule for enhanced battery metal ion recovery/recycling
KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at room D3, KTH campus. Opponent: Professor Aji Mathew, Stockholm University Supervisor: Associate Professor Richard Olsson, KTH Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: The research focused on the effects of integrating nanocellulose in the solidification of metal ions into metal oxide particles or metallic electrodeposits. Firstly, the cellulose was […]
Defence of doctoral thesis: Jenevieve G. Yao – Microwave-assisted transformations of lignin for value-added material applications
KTH The defense is taking place at room F3, KTH campus and is possible to follow online via Zoom. Opponent: Professor Monika Österberg, Aalto University Supervisor:Professor Minna Hakkarainen, KTH Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: The chemical diversity and structural complexity of lignin, an abundant biopolymer found in vascular plants, present a multitude of opportunities […]
Defence of doctoral thesis: Ioanna Sapouna – Biosynthesis, interactions, and structure of native lignin
KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at room D1, KTH campus and is possible to follow on Zoom. Opponent: Professor Claudia Crestini, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy Supervisor: Docent Lauren S. McKee, KTH Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Wood biomass is an important resource in the development ofstrategies towards replacement of fossil-based materials. […]
Defence of doctoral thesis: Ksenia Loskutova – Perfluorocarbon microdroplets stabilized by cellulose nanofibers
KTH The defense is taking place at room T2, KTH campus Flemingsberg Opponent: Professor Gaio Paradossi, Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata Supervisors: Associate Professor Dmitry Grishenkov and Associate Professor Anna Svagan, KTH Abstract: Ultrasound contrast agents consist of gas-filled micrometer-sized bubbles that are injectedinto the blood stream. Ultrasound contrast agents are an invaluable tool for ultrasound […]
Defence of doctoral thesis: Maria Karlsson – Protected Lignin Biorefining: Fundamental Insights on Lignin Reactivity
KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at room F3, KTH campus and is possible to follow on Zoom. Opponent: Professor John Ralph, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA Supervisor: Professor Martin Lawoko, KTH Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: The potential to utilize lignin, which constitutes as much as 15-30% of the biomass, needs further evaluation. […]
Defence of doctoral thesis: Robin Nilsson – An Investigation of Mixed Cellulose Esters and Acyclic Polyacetates: Effects of Side-Chain Lengths and Degrees of Ring-Opening
Chalmers | FibRe The defense is taking place at KE, Kemihuset, Chalmers, and is possible to follow on Zoom. Supervisors: Professor Anette Larsson, Chalmers Follow the defense on zoom here Password: 588588 Abstract: Bio-based polymers produced from natural sources are gaining an increased interest as potential replacement for today’s conventional fossil-based plastic polymers. Their use is already wide […]
