Researchers in wood-based materials are invited to join a French–Swedish workshop aimed at building collaborations around upcoming Horizon Europe calls. The workshop will be open to all interested Swedish researchers.
A new comment published in Nature Reviews Materials by Mika Sipponen highlights how lignin’s molecular heterogeneity can be leveraged through nanoparticle engineering and molecular design to develop high-performance, sustainable materials.
Simone Fabiano, professor of materials science at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Linköping University, has been awarded the Göran Gustafsson Prize in Chemistry by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences “for the development of innovative methods for doping organic semiconductors.” The total prize sum amounts to SEK 8.1 million.
When 325 of the most chemistry-interested upper secondary school students from the Nordic countries gathered for the Berzelius Days 2026, they experienced world-leading chemistry and inspiring research. Representing WWSC was Peter Olsén, who engaged the audience with his research on forest-based materials as well as his personal journey to becoming an assistant professor at Linköping University.
A multidisciplinary team of researchers at KTH and Stockholm University, including WWSC member Professor Minna Hakkarainen, KTH, have identified safe and sustainable alternatives to the widely used chemical bisphenol A (BPA) — a compound common in plastics that has raised health and environmental concerns.
The WWSC Winter Workshop 2025 brought together researchers from across the center to share new findings, foster collaboration, and celebrate scientific excellence. A highlight of the workshop was the pitch and poster sessions, which showcased the remarkable talent and progress within the WWSC community.
Are you passionate about creating novel materials for a sustainable future? Chalmers University of Technology are now recruiting an Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of biomass and biomaterials.
In June 2025, more than 400 researchers from 30 countries gathered in Stockholm to attend the WWSC International Conference 2025, hosted by the Wallenberg Wood Science Center. Held at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, the four-day event offered a dynamic program of lectures, discussions, and networking centered on the latest advances in sustainable materials from wood.
Dr. Olena Sevastyanova, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, has been awarded the 2025 Competence Development Award from the Gunnar Sundblad Research Foundation. She receives a grant of SEK 700,000 for her work on using lignin as a natural UV-protection ingredient in skincare products.
WWSC researchers at Linköping University have developed a fluid battery that can take on any shape! Using lignin and conjugated polymers, the researchers created a soft, stretchable battery that can be recharged and discharged more than 500 times — while maintaining performance.
Göran Sandberg has received an honorary doctorate from Kungliga Tekniska högskolan. During his time as executive board member of the Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse, Göran Sandberg played a key role in both the initiation of WWSC and contributed significantly to the centre’s development through his long-standing service on the WWSC Board.
June 15–18, WWSC will host the center’s first international conference, exploring the research front of new sustainable materials from wood. Over four days, leading researchers from around the world will gather in Stockholm, Sweden, to discuss the latest advancements in using wood as a sustainable resource for innovative materials.