Simon Utsel awarded 2013 Alf de Ruvo scholarship
The 2013 Alf de Ruvo scholarship, worth SEK 500,000, has been awarded to Dr. Simon Utsel for his pioneering work on surface modification of cellulose-based materials.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.