The group in Surface and Colloid Engineering works on soft matter research. Our ambitious research projects are curiosity-driven and we aim to generate groundbreaking knowledge. We are focusing on renewable materials, like biopolymers, and efficient resource utilization, and we wish to contribute to a more sustainable world. Specifically, we do research on biobased composites, triboelectrics for energy generation, supercapacitors for energy storage, and air and water purification systems.
The research group has a large international collaboration network, several international guest professors, and we work together with many companies.
Thursday 26 February 2026
With the goal of reducing energy use in the pulp industry, Dia Pornpan Kongthong is developing a new high-yield pulp for linerboard. As a PhD student at Mid Sweden University and FSCN Research Centre, she combines innovative processes to create stronger fibres with a lower climate footprint.
Thursday 26 February 2026
Friday 23 January 2026
On 21–22 January, researchers, companies and public actors gathered in Ånge for a conference focusing on sustainable materials and chemical development as well as the energy solutions of the future.
Friday 23 January 2026
Monday 15 December 2025
PhD student Amanda Stolpe is exploring how triboelectricity can be integrated into air filtration systems to create efficient and sustainable solutions. By using cellulose—a natural, green material—she aims to design filters that capture fine particles while allowing air to flow freely.
Monday 15 December 2025
The page was updated 4/10/2025
