The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (KVA) elected seven new members at its meeting on 12 February. One of the new members is Professor Fahmi Himo, a chemist at Stockholm University.
Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry
Researchers at Stockholm University have developed a method with bio-based nanoparticles that reduces the use of chemicals in agriculture, and makes it more environmentally friendly.
Lignin is the substance that gives plants strength and resilience. Properties that make lignin a promising replacement for materials produced from oil and coal. Researchers at Stockholm University are investigating the potential of lignin as a basis for future materials.
