Author: pedrofardim
Journal of Polymer Engineering
Journal of Polymer Engineering publishes reviews, original basic and applied research contributions as well as recent technological developments in polymer engineering. Polymer engineering is a strongly interdisciplinary field and papers published by the...
Defense of Doctoral Thesis with Pegah Khanjani, Aalto University, Finland, April 2019
Title of Thesis: Development of novel methods for production of cellulose-based materials Abstract: Modern technology requires sustainable solutions for future new applications. Different types of cellulose such as cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and...
Topochemical engineering of composite hybrid fibers using layered double hydroxides and abietic acid
Topochemical engineering of hybrid materials is an efficient way of synthesizing hydrophobic and highly tensile fiber composites by utilizing the intermolecular hydrogen bonds in natural materials. These materials include wood pulp fibers,...
Visit to Leuven Health House
Master Student Carmen Jimenez Abad explores anatomy of virtual human body Chemical engineering students of KU Leuven visit the Leuven Health House as part of the new course Chemical Engineering for Human...
Course@Åbo Akademi: Interface chemistry for fibre based materials 29.1-31.1 2019
This course is of great relevance for researchers interested in fibre technology, papermaking, paper coating and converting, recycling, biocomposites and development of innovative fibre-based products. We will combine the fundamentals of interface...
A Novel Catalyst: Biohybrid cellulose beads
Cellulose-based materials are very attractive for emerging bioeconomy as they are renewable, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly. Cellulose beads are spherical and porous and can be highly engineered to be used as catalyst...