By modifying the surface properties of, or by adding new properties to,
cellulose-based materials, these can be utilized more effectively in
various products.The research has provided a foundation for the future development of
cellulose-based materials and fiber-reinforced composite materials and
shows, for example, several methods to improve interfacial adhesion
between cellulose fibers and matrix materials in composites.
In February, Simon Utsel will commence a six-month postdoctoral
fellowship at Stanford University, California, in the US, where he will
be a member of Professor Yu Cui’s group and perform research on new
opportunities for the use of cellulose-based materials in electronic
components, such as batteries, capacitors, touch screens and solar
cells. The aim is to tailor the structure of the materials at a
nanometer level to optimize the macroscopic properties of components.
Dr. Utsel hopes to be able to contribute his knowledge predominantly in
the field of cellulose, but also his polymer, surface and colloid
expertise.Simon Utsel was born in Jönköping, Sweden, in 1984 and holds a Ph.D in
Pulp and Paper Chemistry and Technology from the Department of Fibre
and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, in
Stockholm, Sweden. His Ph.D was supervised by Professor Lars Wågberg.
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