21 Nov 2023
WISE is very proud to have distinguished researchers participating in the program. On this occasion we are happy to introduce Assistant Professor Yuanyuan Li.
Assistant Professor Yuanyuan Li is head of the division of biocomposites at the Royal Institute of Technology, KTH. She obtained her PhD degree in 2014 and then joined KTH in 2015. She was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2020. Her research focuses on wood nanoscience and nanotechnology development, as well as related applications including functional wood aerogels, wood electronics, and others.
Why did you choose to join WISE?
WISE is a promising program targeting a sustainable society and provides an attractive platform for researchers to meet and collaborate. My research is relevant to the research areas in WISE. Joining the program is a win-win.
Tell us what your WISE research project is about
Electrocatalytic reactions are critical for the energy conversion processes that occur inside energy storage technologies and therefore play an important role in sustainable energy systems and environmental remediation. Anisotropic metallic aerogela are a gel-type of solid material in which the liquid component has been removed. This material is promising because it combines the unique properties of metal with the structural advantages of aerogels. Copper is a particularly attractive material due to its large reserves, high activity, and accessible redox states. Current fabrication is limited by the technologies to build up large anisotropic aerogel structures. This project aims to design and fabricate scalable anisotropic copper aerogel electrocatalysts by biomaterial templating where biomaterial structures are used and tailored.
How will your research impact our society in the future?
This project contributes to efficient energy conversions for clean energy related to the Sustainability Development Goal (SDG) 7. The CO2 reduction is a technology for CO2 capture and storage, which is directly relates to SDG 13. It also addresses the need to utilize raw materials (Cu) more efficiently related to SDG 8. Materials recycling/upcycling is also considered for this project, in line with SDG 12.
To learn more about Yuanyuan Li’s WISE project visit:
https://wise-materials.org/project/anisotropic-cu-aerogel-monolith-electrocatalyst/
3 Oct 2024
A recent study led by WISE researcher, Prof. Saroj Dash from Chalmers, published in Nature Communications identifies TaIrTe4 as a promising material for energy-efficient devices such as spintronic memories, logic circuits, high-frequency magnetic devices, and neuromorphic computing.
[Picture: Experimental set up utilized in this investigation. Courtesy of Dr. Bainsla.]
3 Oct 2024
WISE is very proud to have outstanding professors participating in the program. In this occasion we are happy to introduce Professor Anders Nilsson.
1 Oct 2024
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has elected two new Swedish members to the Class for humanities and for outstanding services to science, Marika Hedin and Sara Mazur.
30 Sep 2024
WISE Networking Day 2025 is now open for registration.
20 Sep 2024
In a recent publication in Advanced Materials WISE researcher, Prof. Leif Asp and his team explored structural batteries that store energy while also supporting mechanical loads, promoting sustainability by reducing weight in products like cars. This breakthrough could significantly enhance the efficiency of electric vehicles, drones, and electronics.
[Picture: Richa Chaudhary, Zhenyuan Xia, and Leif Asp from Chalmers. Credit: Chalmers | Henrik Sandsjö]
19 Sep 2024
In this series of interviews, you will meet the WISE Fellows. This time you will meet Sadia Ilyas, who has joined Luleå University of Technology as a WISE Fellow.
19 Sep 2024
The third seminar in the series: Machine Learning meets Materials Science is coming up on September 26. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with leading minds in these two fields and explore how these powerful disciplines intersect to shape the future of science and technology.
11 Sep 2024
Cooperation between academia and industry is an important part of WISE. We have talked to Christer Svanberg, CTO at Nexam Chemical, who together with Professor Christian Müller at Chalmers University of Technology runs a WISE research project.
11 Sep 2024
The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) has awarded Professor Xiaodong Zou from Stockholm University and member of WISE URG, the prestigious IVA Gold Medal for her pioneering work in the development of electron crystallographic methods.
9 Sep 2024
131 applications were submitted in the second academic PhD and postdoc project call (“ap2”) from which 54 projects have been granted funding.
9 Sep 2024
Two new joint calls between the WASP and the WISE programs opened on Monday September 9, 2024.
6 Sep 2024
We are thrilled to announce the 1st WIRA-SET Webinar for Swedish Industry, an exclusive online event dedicated to advancing the electrochemistry sector.
6 Sep 2024
WIRA-SuPRA organized their first large event in Södertälje on September 4-5. With over 80 participants from industry and academia, the event provided a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and networking.
From the left: Anders Sjögren (Polymerinstitute), Magnus Svensson (WISE), Oscar Engbom (Husqvarna), Lars Jerpdal (SCANIA), Joakim Wiedesheim ( polymerinstitute) and Thor Gardarsson (Thule Group).
3 Sep 2024
This year’s Welcome Meeting 2024 is now all wrapped up. Over the course of two days newcomers to the WISE community got to learn more about WISE which is the largest research initiative ever in material science.
2 Sep 2024
Between 1 and 4 million SEK will be granted for innovation-targeting research projects, financed by Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.
21 Aug 2024
With the intention to make this an annual event we now introduce the meeting place for Swedish industry and the WISE community. So save the date, January 28, 2025 and keep your eyes open for more information which will be published soon.
20 Aug 2024
A fantastic opportunity to gain insights and knowledge for the future.
19 Aug 2024
We are happy to introduce Lars Jerpdal, one of our great speakers at WISE Welcome Meeting, taking place in Norrköping on August 26 -27.
12 Aug 2024
Up to 16 projects will be financed by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg foundation and conducted starting in 2025.
9 Aug 2024
Interested in innovations in high-strength steel engineering and critical raw material recycling and how this is driving the green transition? Then this webinar is for you!
24 Jun 2024
The call for KAW Proof of Concept Grants in Materials Science for Sustainability will open soon! Are you financed through Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and have ideas for commercialization of your materials science results? This webinar is for you!
24 Jun 2024
In this series of interviews, you will meet the WISE Fellows. This time you will meet Matias Kagias, who has joined Lund University as an associate senior lecturer and WISE Fellow.
19 Jun 2024
WISE takes pride in showcasing our distinguished researchers, and this time, we are delighted to introduce Maria Messing, Professor at Lund University and Deputy Director of NanoLund: Center for Nanoscience.
12 Jun 2024
WASP and WISE opens two joint calls on September 9, 2024, offering the opportunity to apply for both large and small joint projects.
3 Jun 2024
Professor Ludvig Edman and his team at Umeå University have introduced a novel method to quantify efficiency losses in light-emitting electrochemical cells, detailed in their article “Efficiency Roll-Off in Light-Emitting Electrochemical Cells” in the journal Advanced Materials.
31 May 2024
Semiconductors are the foundation of all modern electronics.
29 May 2024
Nina has a diverse background in medical science and research coordination. She has led, executed, and coordinated various research projects focused on metabolism.
28 May 2024
WISE researcher Maryna Pankratova from Uppsala University invites you to the second seminar in the “Machine Learning Meets Materials Science” series on May 30 at 10:00 AM via Zoom. This initiative is part of the WISE-WASP project call.
28 May 2024
In this interview series, WISE proudly presents the WISE Fellows. Today, we feature Miguel Rivero Crespo, an Assistant Professor and WISE fellow at Stockholm University since 2023. Miguel has been thinking about sustainability since the beginning of his career.
26 May 2024
– The most rewarding aspect of working for WISE is the feeling that I am contributing to improving our environmental situation, while the most challenging part is the rapid pace of everything, says Cecilia.