Defence of doctoral thesis: Van Minh Dinh – Valorization of biomass byproducts: the potential of chitin and lignin through solid catalysts

Umeå University | WWSC The defense is taking place at  Lilla Hörsalen, KB.E3.01, KBC-huset, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden Opponent:  Assoc. Prof. Satu Ojala, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland Supervisor: Prof. Jyri-Pekka Mikkola, Umeå University Abstract: Chitin, commonly found in crustacean shells, can be deacetylated to produce chitosan, a versatile material with various industrial applications. Traditional […]

Defence of doctoral thesis: Rohan Ajit Kulkarni – Structural changes in cellulose fibres under extreme pressure

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at room F3 and is possible to follow online via zoom. Opponent:  Professor Thaddeus Maloney, Aalto University Supervisors: Daniel Söderberg, Fredrik Lundell,  Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Cellulose, the most abundant biopolymer on Earth, offers tremendous potential for sustainable materials and bio-based products. Understanding the […]

Defence of doctoral thesis: Luísa Rosenstock Völtz – Use of co-rotating extrusion process for the development of resource-efficient biocomposites

Luleå University of Technology | WWSC The defense is taking place in room E632,  Luleå University of Technology, and is possible to follow online via Zoom Opponent:Professor Mikael Skrifvars, University of Borås Supervisor: Professor Kristiina Oksman, Luleå University of Technology Co-supervisor: Senior lecturer Linn Berglund, Luleå University of Technology Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Natural […]

Defence of doctoral thesis: Saeed Davoodi – Hydrodynamic assembly and alignment of bio-nanofibers

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at room F2 at KTH. Opponent:  Professor Stephen Eichhorn, The University of Bristol, UK Supervisor: Professor Fredrik Lundell, Professor Daniel Söderberg, Professor Michael Malkoch Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: This thesis investigates the development and characterization of advanced materials derived from renewable sources, with a focus […]

Defence of doctoral thesis: Alessio Truncali – Lignin towards thermoset applications

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at F3, KTH, and is possible to follow via Zoom. Opponent:  Professor Chunlin Xu, Åbo Akademi, Finland Supervisor: Professor Mats Johansson, Professor Minna Hakkarainen Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: The global shift towards sustainable development requires the replacement of fossil-based materials with renewable alternatives. Lignin, a […]

Defence of doctoral thesis: Emilia Heinonen – Structural basis for the recalcitrance and molecular packing of hemicelluloses

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at Kollegiesalen, KTH, and is possible to follow via Zoom. Opponent:  Professor Maija Tenkanen, University of Helsinki Supervisor: Professor Francisco Vilaplana, KTH Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: The properties of wood cell walls are determined by the composition and the molecular structures of the cell wall polymers […]

Defence of doctoral thesis: Ahmad Reza Motezakker – Dynamics and interactions in entangled nanofibre dispersions

KTH | WWSC The defense is taking place at D1, KTH, and is possible to follow via Zoom. Opponent:Professor Kevin Dorfman, University of Minnesota, USA Supervisor: Professor Daniel Söderberg, KTH Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Biopolymers and their networks are fundamental to numerous biological and synthetic systems, with applications ranging from extracellular matrices […]

Defence of doctoral thesis: Angelica Avella – Reactive extrusion of lignocellulose-polyester biocomposites

Chalmers | WWSC The defense is taking place at FB-Salen, Kemigården 1, Chalmers, and is possible to follow via Zoom. Opponent: Professor Manjusri Misra, University of Guelph, Canada Supervisor: Associate Professor Giada Lo Re.  Find link to Zoom here Abstract: The development of biodegradable and recyclable composites based on renewable resources can mitigate the effects of plastic […]

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: Mohammad Morsali – Site-specific reactions of softwood kraft lignin for biobased vitrimers and reactive colloidal particles

Stockholm University | WWSC The defense is taking place at Magnélisalen, Stockholm University. Opponent: Prof. Lars Evenäs, Chalmers University of Technology Supervisor: Assistant Prof. Mika Sipponen  Follow the defense on zoom here Abstract: Lignin, a natural polyphenolic compound of wood, holds promise as a green alternative to fossil resources given the current environmental concerns. However, its complex […]

Defence of doctoral thesis: Seyed Ehsan Hadi – Colloidal Processing and Alignment of Wood-Based Dispersions and Hybrid Functional Foams

Stockholm University | WWSC The defense is taking place at Magnélisalen, Stockholm University. Opponent: Professor Daniel Söderberg, KTH Supervisor: Professor Lennart Bergström Abstract: This thesis presents novel methods and approaches for designing, preparing/fabricating, and characterizing wood-based nanomaterials. It investigates how modifications in structure, process variables, and composition can enhance functional properties. It employs advanced characterization […]