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Distinguished Teaching Award to Christer Elvingson

Thu, 25 May 2023 11:13:00 GMT

Christer Elvingson and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Coco Norén.

Each year, Uppsala University presents distinguished teaching awards for outstanding contributions in undergraduate education according to specific nomination categories. Senior Lecturer Christer Elvingson, Physical Chemistry, has been awarded the 2023 Distinguished Teaching Award in Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology.

A new step in the search for fossil-free aviation fuel

Fri, 19 May 2023 06:09:00 GMT

Henrik Ottosson and Pia Lindberg, together with their research groups at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström, have found that isoprene - which is produced by cyanobacteria (so-called blue-green algae), with the help of sunlight, water and carbon dioxide - can be part of the solution in the search for fossil-free aviation fuel.

Helena Danielson recieves medal for valuable services

Wed, 17 May 2023 09:14:00 GMT

Prof. Helena Danielson, researcher within the biochemistry programme at the Department of Chemistry - BMC, has been awarded with the Elder Gustaf Adolf medal in gold by the Vice-Chancellor Anders Hagfeldt. The medal is also called the Hedlinger medal after the engraver Johann Carl Hedlinger, and can be awarded to employees who have made significant contributions to Uppsala University.

Researchers top rated by Research.com

Thu, 04 May 2023 06:33:00 GMT

Research.com has published a ranking list of the most outstanding researchers, nationally and internationally, in various research fields. Two of the researchers at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström are included in the top-15 list in Sweden, within both Chemistry and Materials science.

Jonas Bergquist explains new findings on postcovid

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 06:39:00 GMT

Research on post-covid has made progress, and has now been able to show changes in the brain of patients suffering from post-covid. Professor Jonas Bergquist, at the Department of Chemistry - BMC, explains and answers the viewers' questions in TV4's morning show Nyhetsmorgon.

New method discovered to extract hydrogen from air

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:01:00 GMT

Gustav Berggren

A new method for extracting hydrogen from air has been discovered by Gustav Berggren's research group within the Molecular Biomimetics research programme at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström, Uppsala University, in collaboration with other researchers from Australia and UK, among others. The discovery could reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The research results have been published in Nature.

Interpreting Lipinski's "rule of 5"

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:20:00 GMT

In 1997, Christopher A. Lipinski and his colleagues published their guidelines for how to make drugs that are more easily absorbed by the body, and for several years their "rule of 5" has been the guiding principle in drug research and drug design. The question is now asked, whether maybe these guidelines have been interpreted too literally.

Projects in solar cells and virus control awarded by UU Innovation

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:20:00 GMT

Two different projects within the Section of Chemistry have recently been awarded with the "Attractive Innovation Project 2022" award by Uppsala University Innovation (UU Innovation): It concerns a method for manufacturing solar cell modules where perovskite solar cells are linked together in an efficient way, and a cell-penetrating peptide that can be used to fight viral diseases. The researchers behind these projects are Prof. Gerrit Boschloo and Prof. Ylva Ivarsson.

New funding for research for a sustainable society

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:51:00 GMT

Six researchers at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström have been awarded funding from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation's new investment in research for a sustainable society, the WISE project.

Major interdisciplinary EU project on mental health

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:45:00 GMT

Mental illness is a societal challenge and causes great suffering for the individuals affected. Daniel Globisch and Jonas Bergquist, within the research programme for Analytical Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry - BMC, participate in a large interdisciplinary research project that integrates both biological, medical and social aspects. The purpose of RE-MEND is to increase knowledge and develop better strategies to be able to prevent, instead of treat, mental disorders.

Anders Hagfeldt - one of the world's most cited researchers

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:01:00 GMT

Anders Hagfeldt, who is a Professor in Physical Chemistry and also the Vice-Chancellor of Uppsala University, is one of the most cited researchers in the world.

Two department start-ups once again on the "33-list" of promising young companies

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:41:00 GMT

Each year, Ny Teknik (New Technology, a weekly Swedish magazine) lists the most innovative and promising young Swedish technology start-up companies for the year in something called "the 33-list". This year, two companies founded by researchers at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström are once again included on the list: Peafowl Plasmonics and Altris - for the second and third year in a row!

Artificial photosynthesis could generate new fossil-free fuels

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:17:00 GMT

Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt

Can nature's own processes be used to create new carbon dioxide-neutral fuels? Yes, that's what researchers Pia Lindberg and Leif Hammarström think at the research programmes for Molecular Biomimetics and Physical Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström at Uppsala University.

Poison expert Olle Matsson helps with a murder investigation

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 07:45:00 GMT

Olle Matsson, professor emeritus in organic chemistry at the Department of Chemistry - BMC, together with Jean Pettersson, senior lecturer in analytical chemistry at the department, has helped analyze samples in connection with a suspicious death.

Olle Matsson receives popular science award

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:01:00 GMT

The Royal Society of Arts and Sciences of Uppsala's Popular Science Prize 2022 goes to professor emeritus Olle Matsson. He recieves the prize for the popular science dissemination of his research and accumulated knowledge in chemistry, with a particular focus on the properties of poisons and their impact on the human body. Poisoning and evil sudden death are themes that frighten, but also fascinates us, and makes us want to read on. It increases the interest and understanding of the chemistry subject. Olle Matsson has spread his valuable knowledge in an impressively large number of different media, linking it to interesting cultural perspectives, thus he has reached a wide audience.

New patent-pending manufacturing method hopes to accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 07:58:00 GMT

PhD student Robin Dürr, within the research programme for physical chemistry at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström, hopes with his new patent-pending manufacturing method for membrane electrode assemblies (MEA) to accelerate the use of electrochemical cells (e.g. fuel cells) and the transition to renewable energy sources.

CoLD Therapeutics receives Attractive Innovation Award

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:22:00 GMT

Helena Danielson, Jens Carlsson and Anja Sandström

The award is given by UU Innovation to “innovative projects and startup companies that have successfully attracted external funds that further strengthen development opportunities”. The research team receives the award for having developed a group of new molecules that have the potential to be developed into an antiviral drug for the treatment of Covid-19.

Altris starts large-scale production of sustainable battery material

Mon, 16 May 2022 07:39:00 GMT

Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt

Altris, a startup company from the Department of Chemistry - Ångström, is investing in the production of cathode materials for sodium ion batteries in its own new factory in Sandviken.

Here secrets are revealed at an atomic level

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 06:23:00 GMT

Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt

How does a Pelletron Accelerator work? And how can it help Prof. Sascha Ott, within the research programme for Synthetic Molecular Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström, in his research on hydrogen production and artificial photosynthesis?

Eliminating the bottlenecks for the use of lithium-sulfur batteries

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 07:52:00 GMT

Lithium-sulfur is a type of battery that could challenge the Lithium-ion battery as more energy can be stored, but which currently does not measure up due to the battery's short lifespan. Now, Prof. Daniel Brandell's research group, within the research programme for Structural Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström, together with researchers from Scania and the Laue-Langevin Institute, has succeeded in identifying some of the bottlenecks.

ERC Starting Grant to Ingela Lanekoff

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:20:00 GMT

Prof. Ingela Lanekoff, within the research programme for Analytical Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry - BMC, has received a research grant from the European Research Council (ERC), in the form of a so-called ERC Starting Grant.

The Chemical Society's grand prize for best degree project in chemistry 2021

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:42:00 GMT

Anh Vu in the lab.

Every year, the Chemical Society in Uppsala (KSU) announces a prize for young promising chemists. For the year 2021, the society decided that Anh Vu and Bhagya Kolitha Jayantha would be awarded the KSU's Grand Prize for best degree project in chemistry, and will therefore share the prize.

The supervisor for both of them has been Kumari Ubhayasekera within the research programme for Analytical Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry - BMC, Uppsala University.

The new master's programme - Sweden's first education in battery technology

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:28:00 GMT

This autumn, a brand new master's programme is offered at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström Laboratory at Uppsala University: The Master's Programme in Battery Technology and Energy Storage. In the field of battery technology, this is Sweden's first education and the Nordic region's first master's education. The training is carried out in collaboration with Northvolt and Volvo.

Aida Zuberovic Muratovic develops methods to find blowfish poison

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:24:00 GMT

Our oceans contain bacteria and algae that produce toxins. These toxins can be absorbed by mussels and oysters, which is good for the environment but not for humans who consume them. Researcher Aida Zuberovic Muratovic, Analytical Chemistry, is working to develop methods for finding these new toxins.

Kristina Edström is being awarded a gold medal of honor from Uppsala Municipality

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:01:00 GMT

Every year, the Uppsala Municipality awards gold medals of honor to a small number of Uppsala residents for their valuable services to the municipality or who in some other way are considered to have earned the municipality's award.

This year, Prof. Kristina Edström, at the research programme for structural chemistry at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström, is honored by being awarded a medal "for her many years of research and science in chemistry and with her leadership and world-leading research on next generation batteries - a necessity for energy storage in a fossil-free society - inspires researchers in Uppsala, within the EU and around the world ".

"Green" ammonia to produce fossil-free fertilisers - and fuel

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:06:00 GMT

Prof. Johannes Messinger, within the molecular biomimetics research programme at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström at Uppsala University, is researching a new method for producing fossil-free ammonia (NH3) from water and nitrogen using renewable energy.

Jonas Bergquist in Swedish radio about postcovid, ME and comparative studies

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:08:00 GMT

Professor Jonas Bergquist, at the Department of Chemistry - BMC, participates in a radio program on postcovid, ME and the ongoing comparative scientific studies.

The Björkén Prize to Kristina Edström

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:29:00 GMT

Professor Kristina Edström, working within the Structural Chemistry research programme at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström, has been appointed as the 2021 recipient of the Björkén Prize. The prize is one of Uppsala University's greatest scientific prizes for outstanding research. Kristina Edström receives the award for her world-leading battery research.

Erik Lewin praised as a teacher by chemistry students

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:26:00 GMT

Senior lecturer Erik Lewin, within the research programme for Inorganic Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström, has received an award for his "considerable pedagogical skill and clarity" from the student association K-section.

Large Emerging Investigator grant from Novo Nordisk to Henrik Land, Molecular Biomimetics

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:31:00 GMT

Henrik Land, within Molecular Biomimetics at Department of Chemistry - Ångström, has received a large Emerging Investigator grant of approx. 11 million SEK from the Novo Nordisk foundation for his project "Biocatalytic fixation of carbon dioxide – Biodiversity and evolvability of present day carbon monoxide dehydrogenase and its ancestors".

Doctoral students within Synthetic Molecular Chemistry awarded for their PhD theses

Mon, 10 May 2021 11:50:00 GMT

Ben Johnson and Nicolas D'Imperio, two former PhD students in Prof. Sascha Ott's research group within the Synthetic Molecular Chemistry research programme at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström, who defended their dissertations in 2020 are now both awarded for their respective PhD theses.

Prof. Kristina Edström elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:19:00 GMT

Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt

Prof. Kristina Edström, at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström, Structural Chemistry, has been elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, KVA.

Extended KAW funding for Helena Danielson's and Ylva Ivarsson's covid-19 research

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:19:00 GMT

In March 2020, SciLifeLab launched a national covid-19 research program together with the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW). The program is now being extended and expanded, with an additional SEK 50 million from KAW. Prof. Helena Danielson and Prof. Ylva Ivarsson at the Department of Chemistry - BMC, Biochemistry, are among those who have received extended grants.

Batteriforskning är en viktig pusselbit för att kunna ställa om till förnybar energi och ett mer hållbart samhälle

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:41:00 GMT

Batteriforskning är en viktig pusselbit för att kunna ställa om till förnybar energi och ett mer hållbart samhälle. Prof. Daniel Brandell och Prof. Kristina Edström vid Institutionen för kemi – Ångström ingår i Nordens största forskargrupp inom området. Här forskas det om framtidens batterier – som bland annat kan användas för att driva fordon och lagra energi.

Chemical Society Grand Prize for best degree project to Evelyn Coenen

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:12:00 GMT

The Chemical Society in Uppsala awards a prize for the best degree project in chemistry, and for 2020, we are happy to learn that the prize goes to the Dutch Erasmus student Evelyn Coenen. Evelyn did her degree project in Prof. Jonas Bergquist's group within the Analytical Chemistry research programme at the Department of Chemistry - BMC, Uppsala University. Her supervisor was Kumari Ubhayasekera.

Prof. Adolf Gogoll has examined Alfred Nobel's chemistry bottles

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:39:00 GMT

What did Alfred Nobel actually keep in his glass bottles? Prof. Adolf Gogoll, within the Organic Chemistry research programme at the Department of Chemistry - BMC, has helped the Nobel Prize Museum and the Swedish National Heritage Board to analyze the contents of 43 old chemical bottles that come from Alfred Nobel's laboratories.

Sara Norrehed, Swedish National Heritage Board, Prof. Adolf Gogoll, Department of Chemistry - BMC and Margrit Wettstein, Nobel Prize Museum. Photo: Dan Lepp

Producing more sustainable hydrogen

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:04:00 GMT

Hydrogen for energy use can be extracted in an environmentally friendly way from water and sunlight, using photocatalytic composite polymer nanoparticles developed by Haining Tian's research group within the Physical Chemistry research programme at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström.

New clues to how SARS-CoV-2 infects cells

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:32:00 GMT

The molecular details of how SARS-CoV-2 enters cells and infects them are still not clear. Prof. Ylva Ivarsson and her group at the Department of Chemistry - BMC, Biochemistry, have tested the bioinformatic predictions made by another research group and have identified receptors that could be important players in the process.

Christine Dyrager joins ChemMedChem's Early-Career Advisory Board (ECAB)

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:01:00 GMT

Christine Dyrager, Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry - BMC, has been elected as one of 12 young researchers for ChemMedChem's Early-Career Advisory Board (ECAB).

Här skapas framtidens bilbatterier

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 15:20:00 GMT

"Intresset för elfordon ökar – men batterierna behöver bli bättre. Nu görs en europeisk storsatsning på forskning om batterier, och en viktig plats för det är Uppsala universitet."

Prof. Jan Kihlberg is this year's recipient of the Ulla and Stig Holmquist Prize

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:51:00 GMT

Prof. Jan Kihlberg, at the Department of Chemistry - BMC, Organic Chemistry, has been rewarded with the Ulla and Stig Holmquist Science Prize in Organic Chemistry for 2020. Jan is rewarded for his pioneering efforts in the field of carbohydrate chemistry and its applications for biomedical purposes.

The Phabian Award for best PhD thesis 2020 to Malin Källsten

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:38:00 GMT

The alumni Malin Källsten, a previous PhD student in Analytical Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry - BMC who defended her dissertation in March this year, has received this year's Phabian award for best doctoral thesis from the Swedish Pharmaceutical Society (Apotekarsocieteten).

New coating material for semiconductors - one step closer to the goal of producing fuel from sunlight

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:08:00 GMT

Hydrogen gas and methanol are currently produced mainly from fossil sources, such as oil or natural gas. A more environmentally and climate-friendly alternative is to produce these substances from water and carbon dioxide using sustainable electricity. Prof. Sascha Ott and co-workers at Synthetic Molecular Chemistry have now developed a new material that is needed in the process - by using sunlight as a complement to electricity. The study is published in the journal Nature Communications.

Now it is decided: "Our" chemist Anders Hagfeldt will be the new Vice-Chancellor

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 12:55:00 GMT

Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt

The decision regarding the appointment of Vice-Chancellor that we have been waiting for since June, when the recruitment group and the Consistory decided that Prof. Anders Hagfeldt would be appointed Vice-Chancellor, has now been announced: On November 20, the Government decided that Anders Hagfeldt will be the new Vice-Chancellor of Uppsala University from 1 January, 2021.

Lynn Kamerlin awarded the Thuréus Prize by The Royal Society of Sciences at Uppsala

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:10:00 GMT

The Royal Society of Sciences at Uppsala has decided to award the Thuréus Prize in the natural history-medical class to Prof. Lynn Kamerlin at the Department of Chemistry - BMC.

Kristina Edström recognised with the Gold Medal by the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 10:04:00 GMT

Kristina Edström, battery researcher and professor of inorganic chemistry at the Department, is one of four 2020 gold medallists honoured by the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) for outstanding achievements within engineering, economics, business and industry, and society.

Solcellsforskning på Ångström i fokus

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 07:22:00 GMT

Professor Jacinto Sá och Cristina Paun har tillsammans skapat företaget Peafowl Solar Power, deras huvuduppgift är att skapa så effektiva solceller som möjligt, utan att kompromissa med utseendet. Det har lett till världens första transparenta solcell.

This years Doctoral Conferment Ceremony will be different

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 08:45:00 GMT

This year's Spring Conferment Ceremony, which was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be held on the 13th of November – corona-proof. The ceremony will take place in three rounds – all on the same day and all streamed in real time.

Sustainable lab practices - Synthetic Molecular Chemistry shows the way

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 09:55:00 GMT

Normally, the research within the Synthetic Molecular Chemistry (SMC) programme focus on renewable energy solutions. But the researchers themselves are also working towards improving their sustainable practices within the laboratories.
During the last year, they have made substantial efforts to optimize the use of the lab resources.

Truck of the future powered by solar cells

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:35:00 GMT

Solar cells on trucks to reduce carbon dioxide emissions is one of the collaborative projects that Vinnova is focusing on in its Challenge-Driven Innovation initiative. Erik Johansson, Professor at the Department of Chemistry – Ångström, is leading the project.

Three companies connected to Chemistry - Ångström among Sweden's best startups according to Ny Teknik

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 13:45:00 GMT

Every year, Ny Teknik (New Technology) lists the most innovative and promising young technology companies for the year. And this year, THREE companies founded by researchers at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström are included in the list: Peapowl Solar Power and Altris, both new on the list, and Graphmatech who made the list in 2019 as well.

Large-scale European initiative for battery research starts up

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:58:00 GMT

The European research initiative BATTERY 2030+ is now getting going. The ambition is to make Europe a world-leader in the development and production of the batteries of the future. These batteries need to store more energy, have a longer life, and be safer and more environmentally friendly than today’s batteries in order to facilitate the transition to a more climate-neutral society. The project is led from Uppsala University.

ERC Starting Grant for developing new computational techniques

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 20:32:00 GMT

Chao Zhang, assistant professor at the Structural Chemistry program was awarded ERC StG 2020 from European Research Council. His project DeepProton is on the development of new computational techniques for modelling electrified metal oxide nanostructures in electrochemical systems.

Congratulations Chao!

Forskningssamarbete skapar förutsättningar för att bygga bättre batterier

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 11:28:00 GMT

Daniel Brandell, professor i strukturkemi på den kemiska sektionen, får 10 miljoner kronor för forskning om återuppladningsbara batterier. Totalt sex projekt från svenska universitet tilldelas 10 miljoner kronor vardera inom Stiftelsen för strategisk forsknings (SSF) svensk-taiwanesiska samarbetsavtal.

Artikel: Sveriges Natur - Bit för bit – här läggs pusslet till framtidens solceller

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:55:00 GMT

Gerrit Boschloo medverkar i ett projekt som ska hitta framtidens solceller, Sveriges Natur har pratat med Professor Marika Edoff om projektet.

Press Release: New Method Gives More Precise Information on Simple Molecules

Mon, 25 May 2020 12:32:00 GMT

By using x-ray absorption in studies of nitrogen gas, and starting from an ion rather than from a neutral molecule one may get out much more detailed information. It is possible to make deeper analyses than what the established ESCA-method has made possible. This shows a new study from, among others, Uppsala University published in Physical Review Letters.

Årets pedagogiska pris till Mikael Widersten på BMC

Wed, 20 May 2020 13:42:00 GMT

Årets pedagogiska pristagare vid Uppsala universitet undervisar i ämnen kopplade till pedagogik, statsvetenskap, kirurgi och kemi.
De pedagogiska pristagarna nomineras av studenter och kollegor. De slutliga pristagarna utses av rektor efter förslag från en beredningsgrupp som består av åtta lärare och åtta studenter. I år inkom 144 nomineringar. Prissumman är 20 000 kronor.

Radio: Så fångas koldioxid med växter som modell

Mon, 11 May 2020 07:44:00 GMT

Professorerna Leif Hammarström och Peter Lindblad deltog nyligen i ett radioinslag om konstgjord fotosyntes. I inslaget diskuteras bland annat en ny teknik som forskarna har börjat använda.

Lyssna på intervjun med Leif och Peter på SR.se

Flera bidrag till kemi - BMC för forskning om COVID-19

Fri, 08 May 2020 08:15:00 GMT

Helena Danielson och Ylva Ivarsson på kemi - BMC har mottagit flera bidrag för att bedriva forskning om viruset COVID-19. Bidragsgivare är SciLifeLab och Stiftelsen för Strategisk Forskning (SSF).

Kemi - Ångströmforskare bakom brandsäkert batteri

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:26:00 GMT

Ett hållbart samhälle kräver hållbara, säkra och kostnadseffektiva batterier. Nu har utvecklingsbolaget Altris tillsammans med forskare vid Institutionen för kemi - Ångström och battericellsbolaget LiFeSiZE knäckt koden.

New distance course about "Batteries for Electromobility" available for the summer

Fri, 08 May 2020 09:43:00 GMT

Because of the current situation that the world is in, many people work from home and might want to take online courses to increase their competence in certain areas. A course that is sought after by both the public and students is a course on batteries for electric vehicles.

Professor Kristina Edström receives the Elder Gustaf Adolf Medal

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 09:12:00 GMT

Five members of the university’s staff have been awarded the Elder Gustaf Adolf Medal for extraordinarily significant works. Peter Wallenberg, chair of the board of the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, has been appointed an honorary member of Uppsala University.

University helps Uppsala University Hospital with protective equipment

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 08:02:00 GMT

Hundreds of protective face shields, face masks, safety glasses, aprons and bottles of hand sanitiser from Uppsala University were delivered to Uppsala University Hospital on Friday afternoon, in response to the acute shortage of certain items of personal protective equipment at the emergency services centre ahead of the weekend.

Distance education on the agenda

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:58:00 GMT

As a consequence of the outbreak of the coronavirus and the Swedish Government's recommendations to begin distance education, Uppsala University has switched to online teaching from 18 March. Felix Ho, Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry – Ångström is someone who has worked a lot with online and digital tools for teaching.

Intervju: Jonas Bergquist om sin ME-forskning: ”Jag är hoppfull”

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 08:06:00 GMT

Professor Jonas Bergquist vid analytisk kemi har medverkat i en intervju med tidningen Vårdfokus. De pratar bland annat om Jonas ME/CFS-center som han bedriver jämsides två andra universitet (Harvard och Stanford University).

Chemistry - Ångström researcher involved in world famous study on less toxic blue dyes

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 08:59:00 GMT

Jacinto Sá from Physical Chemistry is one of the researchers involved in finding a less toxic blue dye. The research has quickly gotten worldwide spread and getting articles written in reputable newspapers like the NY Times.

Jasmine Gardner på kemi -BMC är med och knäcker coronasmittans gåta – med hjälp av superdatorer

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 08:36:00 GMT

En grupp forskare på Uppsala universitet och institutionen för kemi - BMC har tagit sig an covid-19 och försöker att hitta lösningar med hjälp av så kallade "superdatorer". SVT har skrivit en artikel om detta och gjort ett kortare inslag med Jasmine Gardner från Biokemi.

Haining Tian receives big prize for his research

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:08:00 GMT

Each year, the Göran Gustafsson Foundation give out several awards, one in particular is called the grand prize.

Jonas Bergquist på kemi - BMC med i Sofias Änglar

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:32:00 GMT

Professor Jonas Bergquist har nyligen medverkat i TV-programmet Sofias Änglar med anledning av hans forskning på ME (kronisk trötthet).

Study chemistry? Let Farnaz and Mattias inspire you

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:50:00 GMT

Farnaz Gahjeri and Mattias Ekelund both have a background from Uppsala University but also in subjects related to chemistry.
IKEM (The Innovation and Chemistry Industries in Sweden) has interviewed Farnaz and Mattias to show examples of what you as a chemistry student can work with after your studies.

Information till studenter angående Covid-19

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:14:00 GMT

Hej studenter,

Rektor har beslutat att all undervisning och examination ska ske på distans från och med onsdag den 18 mars.

Batteries for the future - research at Uppsala University

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 08:41:00 GMT

Watch the clip about our battery research, with Kristina Edström, Daniel Brandell and more.

Marina Freitag från fysikalisk kemi bryter ny mark inom sensorelektronik

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 09:45:00 GMT

En ny variant av färgämnessolceller har presenterats i den vetenskapliga tidskriften Chemical Science. Bakom denna innovation står en forskargrupp från fysikalisk kemi på Uppsala universitet, under ledning av Marina Freitag.

Nytt samarbete ska ge svenska batterier i världsklass (NyTeknik)

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 08:36:00 GMT

Som vi nämnde tidigare i februari så har ett nytt kompetenscenter inom batteriforskning startat här på institutionen för kemi - Ångström. NyTeknik har intervjuat Daniel Brandell om just detta center.

Batteries Sweden - a new competence center for battery research

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 08:52:00 GMT

The Center for Swedish Batteries, "Batteries Sweden", is a brand new competence center for battery research that will start on February 6-7. The center is a collaboration between different universities and companies and will be coordinated by Uppsala University with Kristina Edström and Daniel Brandell, at the Ångström Advanced Battery Center, Department of Chemistry - Ångström, as project managers.

Vinterpromotion – en högtid för doktorer, hedersdoktorer och pristagare

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:15:00 GMT

Foto/bild: Mikael Wallerstedt

Promotionen är en examensfest för dem som tagit doktorsexamen under året. Drygt 80 nya doktorer och 17 hedersdoktorer promoveras och flera priser och medaljer delas ut i universitetsaulan 31 januari.

Podcast: professor Kristina Edström om fossilfritt samhälle

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 08:16:00 GMT

Professor Kristina Edström är med i ett extrainsatt avsnitt av Vinnovas podd där hon pratar om batteriernas betydelse i målet att nå ett fossilfritt samhälle.

UNT: Nordens största batterilager till Uppsala

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 13:54:00 GMT

Ett stort batterilager i Gränby ska stötta upp elnätet under kalla månader. I takt med att Uppsala växer ökar elåtgången snabbare än vad nätet klarar av.

SwedNess research school receives increased funding from SSF

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 12:37:00 GMT

The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) has decided to extend their funding to SwedNess research school. SwedNess is a graduate school for neutron scattering operated by six Swedish universities, coordinated by Uppsala University. SwedNess has the goal to educate doctoral students to expand Sweden's expertise in neutron scattering to exploit ESS, the European Spallation Source, now under construction in Lund. The financing consists of 100 million SEK until 2025.

Ta en virtuell rundtur i det nya Ångströmlaboratoriet

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 09:55:00 GMT

Ångströmlaboratoriet byggs ut och även om inflyttningen är planerad först till våren 2022 så kan man redan nu följa med på en virtuell rundtur. Uppsala universitet delar nu ett filmklipp där man får följa med in i en 3D-modell av huvudbyggnaden byggnaden.

Professor Leif Hammarström receives Presidential Award

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:50:00 GMT

We would like to congratulate professor Hammarström for receiving the Presidential Award of the Inter-American Photochemical Society.

Big congratulations!

Highlighted paper: Core-level nonlinear spectroscopy triggered by stochastic X-ray pulses

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:33:00 GMT

The paper is a joint effort between several universities with Chemistry - Ångström represented through Marcus Lundberg, Jacinto Sá and Mickaël G. Delcey. It was recently highlighted in EurekAlert!.

Thesis Production and DiVA helpesk on site at Ångström

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:42:00 GMT

Thesis Production and DiVA Helpdesk from Uppsala university library will be on site at campus Ångström. Come by and they will help you with your questions about your thesis and or with DiVA registrations.

Where: Ångström Library, Ångström Visualisation Lab

When: 15 January, 13.00-15.00

Elements of the month - Scandium (Sc) & Helium (He)

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:13:00 GMT

This year it's 150 years ago that Dmítriy Ivánovich Mendeléyev first published the Periodic Law that would later become the periodic table. Unesco has decided to celebrate this by calling 2019 "International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements" (IYPT).

Kemi - Ångström part of the University award "Attractive Innovation Project Awards 2019"

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 11:38:00 GMT

15 projects run by, or in collaboration with, Uppsala University researchers and students have been acknowledged with the 2019 "Attractive Innovation Project" award. Common to all projects is support från Uppsala University Innovation and success in securing external funding to further enhance development opportunities.

Electric car battery carbon footprint much lower than assumed

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 08:33:00 GMT

Electric car batteries have a significantly lower impact on the climate than what was previously assumed, a new study shows.

Sina Wrede of Physical Chemistry awarded for best Master thesis

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 09:39:00 GMT

Sina Wrede was awarded Kemiska Sällskapet in Uppsalas grand prize for best Master thesis within Teknat. She received the award during the Nobel letures in the University Main Building last friday.

Big congratulations from all of us at the Section of Chemistry.

Kristina Edström i Malou efter tio - ”Bilar blir som ankungar som följer sin ankmamma”

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:17:00 GMT

Framtiden är fossilfri, eldriven och robotstyrd. Kristina Edström, professor i kemi, är en av världens ledande forskare inom ett område som kommer att vara hjärtat i vår nya uppladdningsbara vardag – batterier.

Hur ska Sverige bli världens första fossilfria land?

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 10:04:00 GMT

Lyssna på Vinnovas podd Innovation om stål utan kol, miljövänliga superbatterier och framtidens transporter – med batteriprofessor Kristina Edström, Martin Pei, SSAB och Niklas Wahlberg, Volvo Group.

EU Commission approves €3.2 billion public support for a research and innovation project in all segments of the battery value chain

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 08:35:00 GMT

The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules an Important Project of Common European interest (“IPCEI”) jointly notified by Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Sweden to support research and innovation in the common European priority area of batteries.

Lynn Kamerlin - Wallenberg Scholar

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 12:05:00 GMT

Over just a few decades certain enzymes have developed the ability to break down organophosphates – toxins found in pesticides and nerve gas. Lynn Kamerlin is using advanced computations to understand this rapid evolution. The aim is to tailor enzymes and help develop new treatments for organophosphate poisoning.

Haining Tian - Wallenberg Academy Fellow 2019

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT

Associate Professor Haining Tian from Physical Chemistry was recently awarded a Wallenberg Academy Fellow for his research on catalysts for the solar fuels of the future.

Daniel Brandell gästar Nobelstudion i SVT

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 08:49:00 GMT

Hur fungerar egentligen ett litiumjonbatteri och hur skulle vår mobiltelefon se ut utan den upptäckten? Daniel Brandell från strukturkemi här på kemi - Ångström gästar Nobelstudion för att reda ut vad årets Nobelpris i kemi handlar om.

New Open Access agreement with Elsevier

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 08:50:00 GMT

A new deal has been agreed with the scientific publisher Elsevier. The new deal means that researchers and students at Uppsala University will regain access the over 2000 journals included in the Elsevier package starting in the next few days. From the start of next year you will also be able to publish Open Access in Elsevier journals free of charge.

Qilu Friendship Award 2019 to professor Jonas Bergquist

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:43:00 GMT

Based on the recommendations from several colleagues, institutions and the opinion of the assessment committee "Qilu Friendship Award", the Shandong region's provincial government has decided to award the "Qilu Friendship Award 2019" to Professor Dr Jonas Bergquist at the Department of Chemistry - BMC, Uppsala University.

Elements of the month - Holmium (Ho) & Thulium (Tm)

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:15:00 GMT

3.5 miljarder till forskning behövs för Sverige och framtiden

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 08:53:00 GMT

En rejäl satsning på forskning och forskningsinfrastruktur krävs om Sverige ska fortsätta vara en ledande kunskapsnation som bidrar till utveckling och en hållbar värld. Och politiken bör utformas så att kvalitet gynnas och lärosätenas handlingsfrihet garanteras. Detta framhåller Uppsala universitets i ett inspel till regeringens kommande forskningspolitik.

Kristina Edström pratar litiumjonbatterier i P3 - "Nobelmåndag"

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 08:21:00 GMT

Nobelmåndag: Litiumjonbatteriet med batteriforskaren Kristina Edström

Bakterier gör bränsle för framtidens bilar

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 08:18:00 GMT

Fem snabba frågor med universitetslektor Pia Lindberg från mikrobiell kemi.
Artikel i forskning och framsteg

De kastar nytt ljus över grönare syntesvägar

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 08:20:00 GMT

I ett nytt projekt, där flera kemister med olika bakgrunder samarbetar med varandra, vill forskarna hitta grönare och mer hållbara sätt att producera organiska föreningar. Om de lyckas väl kan flera tusen ton avfall per år elimineras från kemiindustrin.

Europe seeks to lead on green hydrogen

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:07:00 GMT

The European Commission (EC) has unveiled a new initiative, in partnership with the industry association Hydrogen Europe, to promote production of green hydrogen across the European Union. The aim is to generate hydrogen via renewable-energy-powered water electrolysis for use as a carbon-free fuel and chemical raw material.

Per-Ola Norrby receives the 2019 Ulla and Stig Holmquist's award

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 14:02:00 GMT

Per-Ola Norrby, Principal Scientist at AstraZeneca Gothenburg and Professor at Göteborgs universitet and University of Notre Dame, USA, have been elected to receive the Uppsala universitet Ulla and Stig Holmquist's scientific awards in organic chemistry.

Forskningsinfrastruktur för framtidens utmaningar

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 13:53:00 GMT

Solceller, glasögon, tekniken i mobiler, medicinska behandlingar – listan är oändlig på moderna tillämpningar som vi har jonstrålebaserad forskning att tacka för. Vid Tandemlaboratoriet utförs avancerade analyser med hjälp av acceleratorer för att möta framtidens krav på bland annat elektronik, material och energiproduktion.

Elements of the month - Erbium (Er) & Terbium (Tb)

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 07:42:00 GMT

The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 07:27:00 GMT

Just recently, this years recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was revealed.

Battery2030+ initiative - “We are on track but we can’t relax”

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 13:03:00 GMT

On 23 September partners and supporting organisations of the BATTERY 2030+ initiative met for a workshop at Virje University in Bruxelles. The aim was to discuss the draft of the roadmap that will be delivered to the European Commission in February 2020.

”Grafen blir en nyckel till nästa generations batterier”

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMT

Graphmatech rustar för uppskalning. Med en ny fabrik kan tillverkningen av Uppsalabolagets hybridgrafen-material öka från 1 ton till 80 per år.

Artikel på NyTeknik.se (OBS, låst bakom premium)

Populärvetenskaplig text: Batterirevolutionen

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 08:08:00 GMT

Kristina Edström och Daniel Brandell har skrivit ihop en populärvetenskaplig sammanfattning om batterier för stiftelsen för strategisk forskning. Texten finns endast på svenska, se länk nedan.

New invention Brings Metal Additive Manufacturing to the Next Level

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 08:33:00 GMT

Additive manufacturing (AM) or “3D-printing” is a manufacturing technology which allows the formation of complex geometries under computer control. Difficulties to handle metal powder is among the challenges in metals AM industry.

Graphmatech, a startup from Department of Chemistry - Ångström, has achieved remarkable improvement in the processability of metal powders. Graphmatech is most known for their material "Aros Graphene".

Solcell-startup från kemi - Ångström vinner SKAPA-priset för regionen Uppsala

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 12:41:00 GMT

Peafowl Solar Power är en startup som grundades 2018 av Jacinto Sá, universitetslektor från fysikalisk kemi och Cristina Paun, v i skrev en artikel om företaget tidigare i våras. Det var under förra veckans UIC-event som Peafowl Solar Power vann regionspriset för SKAPA som är Sveriges största innovationspris.

Elements of the month - Silicon (Si) & Lanthanum (La)

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:38:00 GMT

Hjärnäpple-pristagaren: ”I Uppsala finns goda förutsättningar för innovationer”

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 07:36:00 GMT

Text: Annica Hulth
Hallå där… Helena Danielson, professor i biokemi och årets mottagare av Hjärnäpplet, innovationspriset vid Uppsala universitet. I motiveringen står att du har lyckats väldigt bra med att kombinera forskning och akademiskt ledarskap med entreprenörskap och innovationer. Hur tycker du själv att det har fungerat?

Recreating meteorite impacts to find magnetic materials

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 13:58:00 GMT

Last year Uppsala University joined forces with several other universities to start a new research project within quasicrystals. This was possible with the support of the Knut and Alice Wallenberg foundation.

Leif Nyholm med på Nyhetsmorgon i TV4 - "Unikt batteri - av papper"

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:32:00 GMT

I dagens Nyhetsmorgon så var det dags för ännu en forskare från sektionen för kemi att få berätta om ny och banbrytande forskning. Tidigare i år så var Daniel Brandell med och pratade om framtidens batterier och Jonas Bergquist var där i våras för att prata om sitt nya ME/CFS-centrum.

Element of the month - Lithium & Selenium

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 08:21:00 GMT

How Cyanobacteria Use Solar Energy to Produce Biofuel

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 14:02:00 GMT

The world is looking for methods to replace fossil fuels with a carbon-neutral product created from solar energy, carbon dioxide and water. Researchers at Uppsala University have now successfully produced microorganisms that can efficiently produce butanol using carbon dioxide and solar energy, without requiring to use solar cells.

Source: Process worldwide

New Open Access agreement from July 15 - Springer Nature Fully Open Access

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 07:43:00 GMT

Starting 15 July, researchers at Uppsala University can publish articles without a publication fee in 576 fully open access journals from Springer Nature.

Text: Christina Svala

Helena Danielson receives "Hjärnäpplet"

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 08:43:00 GMT

Uppsala University Prize for successful knowledge transfer, "Hjärnäpplet", is awarded to Helena Danielson, Professor of Biochemistry and Head of Chemistry - BMC.

Kristina Edström to lead new Swedish battery center

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:58:00 GMT

Eight new world-class research environments to be funded is the headline for the press release written by Vinnova, and one of these new world-class research environments will be led by professor Kristina Edström.

Erik Berg - Durable batteries for a sustainable future

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:39:00 GMT

Wallenberg Academy Fellow Erik Berg at Structural Chemistry is researching lithium-ion batteries, mainly how to extend their lifespan. The Knut and Alice Wallenberg foundation has written a long article about his research so far.

Element of the month - Tantalum (Ta)

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 08:45:00 GMT

TV-klipp: Prof. Jonas Bergquist håller ett föredrag om ME/CFS-forskning i UR

Fri, 24 May 2019 11:31:00 GMT

Han var med i TV4 förra veckan och har nu även presenterat forskningsläget kring den svåra sjukdomen ME/CFS i UR Samtiden.

Conferment ceremony - May 24th

Wed, 22 May 2019 09:09:00 GMT

The conferment ceremony is a graduation party for those that have taken their PhD graduation during recent years. Everyone in Uppsala will notice because of the castle cannons saluting during the morning and ceremony.

Förhandlingar med Elsevier har fått nytt liv

Fri, 17 May 2019 10:37:00 GMT

För knappt ett år sedan sade Sverige upp avtalet om tidskriftsprenumerationer med Elsevier. Nu har Elsevier och Bibsamkonsortiet kommit överens om en avsiktsförklaring, ett Memorandum of Understanding.

Mamoun Tahers företag Graphmatech utsedd till ett av Sveriges mest innovativa startups

Wed, 15 May 2019 10:47:00 GMT

Det är tidningen NyTeknik som varje år utser de 33 mest innovativa start up-företagen i Sverige. Graphmatech är ett avknoppningsföretag som startades 2017 av Mamoun Taher efter att han skapat Aros Graphene, ett material som möjliggör användandet av supermaterialet grafen i större skala. Mamoun Taher forskar på deltid vid oorganisk kemi på kemi - Ångström.

Jonas Bergquist med i TV4 om ME/CFS-forskning

Mon, 13 May 2019 12:45:00 GMT

I söndags så var det den internationella ME-dagen. I samband med det så behandlade dagens Malou efter tio just ME/CFS-forskning och Jonas Bergquist från kemi - BMC var där för att beskriva forskningsläget.

Internationella ME-dagen 12 maj

Fri, 10 May 2019 12:23:00 GMT

Tidigare i år så kunde vi berätta att Jonas Bergquist på institutionen för kemi - BMC öppnar det första forskningscentrumet (finansierat av OMF) för sjukdomen ME/CFS i Sverige. Vi vill även passa på att lyfta den internationella ME-dagen som är på söndag.

Ex-PhD from Chemistry - Ångström receives award for being one of Swedens most innovative entrepreneurs

Fri, 10 May 2019 11:31:00 GMT

Tim Nordh graduated and received his PhD from Structural Chemistry in 2017, he then went on to create Altris. Tim and Altris recently received an award for being one of the ten most innovative entrepreneurs of 2019. It was given by ÅForsk and Swedish Incubators & Science Parks (SISP) during Sveriges Innovationsriksdag in Karlskrona.

Artificiell fotosyntes i såpbubblor ska skapa nytt solbränsle

Wed, 08 May 2019 07:35:00 GMT

Målet är att skapa energi med hjälp av såpfilmer, koldioxid och solljus. Ett forskningsprojekt (SoFiA) lett av Leif Hammarström på fysikalisk kemi arbetar med en prototyp som kan omvandla koldioxid till ett förnybart bränsle på ett hållbart och kostnadseffektivt sätt.

Utveckling av fjärde generationens flygbränsle sker på Ångström

Tue, 07 May 2019 12:08:00 GMT

Text från UNT, se länk nedan.

Solljus, cyanobakterier och en återupptäckt kemisk teori från sjuttiotalet kan vara tricket för att skapa förnybart bränsle till flygplanens motorer. På Ångströmlaboratoriet kämpar forskarna för att möjliggöra skamfria flygresor.

Element of the month - Manganese (Mn)

Fri, 03 May 2019 08:21:00 GMT

Beijerstiftelsen finansierar ny professur i artificiell intelligens

Thu, 02 May 2019 14:15:00 GMT

Uppsala universitet inrättar en professur inom artificiell intelligens, AI, finansierad av Kjell och Märta Beijers stiftelse med 15 miljoner kronor under fem års tid. Professurens inriktning är AI som forskningsverktyg.

Two researchers from Chemistry - Ångström to receive grant at the Royal Palace

Thu, 02 May 2019 13:39:00 GMT

Each year the King Carl XVI Gustafs 50 year foundation welcomes researchers within science, technology and environment to the Royal Palace. While there they will receive a grant from King Carl XVI Gustaf, the reception takes place on the 8th of May.

Peafowl Solar Power - Sustainable power solutions

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:45:00 GMT

Sustainable, ultra-thin and transparent. A unique combination of characteristics when it comes to solar cells. A technology that could potentially revolutionize the way we power our smart devices, displays and windows. Meet Jacinto Sá, co-founder of Peafowl Solar Power and Associate Professor in Physical Chemistry at Chemistry - Ångström.

Available position: PhD in Chemistry of organic battery electrodes at the Ångström Advanced Battery Centre

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:11:00 GMT

PhD in Chemistry of organic battery electrodes at the Ångström Advanced Battery Centre

Available positions in Computational Biochemistry

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 09:09:00 GMT

Three researcher positions and two postdoctoral positions.

Concerted proton-electron transfer reactions in the Marcus inverted region

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:29:00 GMT

Abstract
Electron transfer (ET) reactions slow down when they become thermodynamically very favorable, a counterintuitive interplay of kinetics and thermodynamics termed the inverted region in Marcus theory.

Available position: PhD student in Analytical Chemistry

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 07:42:00 GMT

PhD student in Analytical Chemistry (Bergquist group)

Available position: PhD position in Analytical Chemistry

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 11:00:00 GMT

PhD position in Analytical Chemistry (Lanekoff group)

ME/CFS Collaborative Research Center at BMC

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 10:28:00 GMT

We are proud to announce that Open Medicine Foundation (OMF) has funded the establishment of a third ME/CFS Collaborative Research Center, here at Uppsala University.

Chemistry career - Mattias Ekelund

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:11:00 GMT

Innovation and Chemical Industries in Sweden (IKEM) work with giving exposure to exciting jobs within Chemistry. This is done by interviewing young former chemistry students that now work within the industry.

Orthaber Group on the frontpage of Dalton Transactions

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 09:19:00 GMT

The research group from Syntethic Molecular Chemistry recently got published in Dalton Transactions and also got to design the journal cover, and it's a clever and creative piece (see the picture below).

Press release: Soap Film based Artificial Photosynthesis (SoFiA) - EU project

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:42:00 GMT

SoFiA receives funding from the FET OPEN 2018 call within the Horizon 2020 program. Coordinated by Prof. Leif Hammarström from Uppsala University, the interdisciplinary project features 8 partner institutions from 6 different countries.

Element of the month

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 14:57:00 GMT

Daniel Brandell med i Nyhetsmorgon om batterier

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:23:00 GMT

Daniel Brandell var med i ett inslag i dagens Nyhetsmorgon där han pratade om det nya EU-projektet och mer.

Kristina Edström chosen to be Wallenberg Scholar

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 09:14:00 GMT

Kristina Edström has become one of 22 chosen to be the 2019 Wallenberg Scholars. This means that she will receive a personal grant of 18 million SEK to be able to do research over 5 years without worrying about finances.

Artikel om Ångströmlaboratoriets utbyggning

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:08:00 GMT

Nybygget kring Ångströmslaboratoriet har blivit uppmärksammat i en artikel från Svensk byggtidning - Fastigheter och projekt.

Chemistry career - Josefin Bolik

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 08:47:00 GMT

Battery 2030+ i media

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:29:00 GMT

EU-projektet Battery 2030+ får väldigt mycket medial uppmärksamhet. Professor Kristina Edström som har en ledande roll inom ÅABC-gruppen på kemi - Ångström leder Battery 2030+.

Available position: PhD in Physical Chemistry or Chemical Physics

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 08:35:00 GMT

PhD in Physical Chemistry or Chemical Physics

Pictures from SciFest 2019

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 14:27:00 GMT

As we mentioned in a previous article, last weekend the 2019 SciFest took place at Fyrishov here in Uppsala. We were there and took some pictures of the booths from the Section of Chemistry.

Available position: Researcher in Physical Chemistry

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:00:00 GMT

Researcher in Physical Chemistry

Available position: Post-doc in simulations of Li-ion batteries by finite element methodology

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 09:53:00 GMT

Post-doc in simulations of Li-ion batteries by finite element methodology

Available position: PhD Position in Computational Biochemistry

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 09:48:00 GMT

PhD Position in Computational Biochemistry

Available position: PhD in Chemistry of Solid State Electrolytes at the Ångström Advanced Battery Centre

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 09:41:00 GMT

PhD in Chemistry of Solid State Electrolytes at the Ångström Advanced Battery Centre

SciFest 2019 - Lördagen 9:e mars

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 16:44:00 GMT

Lördag 9 mars mellan kl 09.00-16.00 är det dags för vetenskapsfestivalen SciFest på Fyrishov i Uppsala. Kom och se shower, testa på experiment och möt våra forskare. Fritt inträde och öppet för alla.

Element of the month

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 12:25:00 GMT

New research initiative will power up Europe’s battery revolution

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 13:08:00 GMT

A world moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy will rely more and more on energy storage and in particular on batteries. Better batteries can reduce the carbon footprint of the transport sector, stabilise the power grid, and much more. The Battery 2030+ large-scale research initiative will gather leading scientists in Europe, as well as the industry, to achieve a leap forward in battery science and technology.

SUNRISE selected for European large-scale research initiative

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 09:07:00 GMT

The SUNRISE project for a coordination and support action (CSA) has been successfully selected by the European Commission as one of the six candidates for a European large-scale research initiative.

Leif Hammarström, professor in Physical Chemistry, will coordinate Uppsala University's part in the project.

Swedish-Russian Symposium on a Common Language for Science

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:34:00 GMT

Swedish Opening Ceremony - International Year of The Periodic Table 2019.

Five HEIs to represent Sweden as research nation

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 13:12:00 GMT

This week, delegates from five Swedish higher education institutions are travelling to the US to hold, jointly with the Swedish Embassy in Washington DC, a one-day conference on Swedish research and higher education for interested Americans.

Symposium of the Swedish Consortium for Artificial Photosynthesis

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 11:50:00 GMT

Next Thursday, the 21st of February there will be a symposium for the Swedish Consortium for Artificial Photosynthesis. This will be done in connection to the dissertation the day after, Friday the 22nd of February.

Available position: Researcher in (Photo)electrode and device fabrication, organometallic chemistry, spectroscopy, (photo)electrochemistry

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 09:30:00 GMT

Researcher in (Photo)electrode and device fabrication, organometallic chemistry, spectroscopy, (photo)electrochemistry

Element of the month

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:25:00 GMT

Solbränsleforskningen finalist i kampen om stor forskningssatsning från EU

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 09:10:00 GMT

Forskningen om solbränslen (förnybara bränslen från solenergi) har chans att få del av en jättesatsning från EU. Uppsala universitet är den svenska parten i projektet SUNRISE som nu har fått ett år på sig att visa att det finns bra förutsättningar att hitta samarbetsformer som kan leda till stora framsteg.

Available position: PhD position in Organic Chemistry

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 10:19:00 GMT

PhD position in Organic Chemistry

Available position: Postdoc position in Physical Chemistry with focus on Perovskite Solar Cells

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:15:00 GMT

Postdoc position in Physical Chemistry with focus on Perovskite Solar Cells

Celsius-Linnaeus Lectures 2019: Climate change, carbon dioxide storage, and human health

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:40:00 GMT

On Thursday 7 February, it will again be time for the Celsius-Linnaeus lectures and following symposium. Two of the world’s top researchers will be coming to the Ångström Laboratory at Uppsala University to tell us about the link between their research and topical questions about our lives and our times. This year's lecturers are geologist Martin Blunt and microbiologist and toxicologist Linda S. Birnbaum.

Available position: Researcher in Artificial Nitrogen fixation

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 15:08:00 GMT

Researcher in Artificial Nitrogen fixation, 2 years

Available position: Senior Lecturer in Chemistry with specialization in photoelectron spectroscopy

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 09:55:00 GMT

Senior Lecturer in Chemistry with specialization in photoelectron spectroscopy

Available positions in Bioinformatics

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 09:49:00 GMT

Postdoctoral researcher in bioinformatics

Researcher in bioinformatics

Available position: PhD in Chemistry with specialisation in Li-ion batteries for electric vehicles

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 09:43:00 GMT

PhD in Chemistry with specialisation in Li-ion batteries for electric vehicles

Available position: Postdoc position in Chemistry with a specialization in Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 09:23:00 GMT

Postdoc position in Chemistry with a specialization in Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)

Winter Conferment Ceremony 2019

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 17:45:00 GMT

Today the Uppsala castle cannons fired in salute to celebrate the PhDs that has graduated from Uppsala University. Henrik Stegeby and Rabia Ayub from Chemistry - Ångström received their diploma, ring and laurel wreath. Sravani Musunuri from Analytical Chemistry at BMC was also present.

Ångström researchers develop new method to extract hydrogen

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 12:10:00 GMT

A research group led by Peter Lindblad and Gustav Berggren has created a new artificial enzyme which can affect and function together with a living cells metabolism. The idea is that these artificial enzymes will be able to use the cells energy production and thereby produce hydrogen from solar energy.

Orsak funnen till extrem mängd mutationer i tumörer

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 11:19:00 GMT

Forskare vid Umeå universitet och Uppsala universitet har för första gången lyckats ge en förklaring till varför en mutation som orsakar en förändring i proteinet som bygger halva vår arvsmassa leder till extremt stora mängder mutationer hos tumörer.

Forskning som det pratats om under 2018

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 12:19:00 GMT

Så här i slutet av året är det populärt med topplistor av olika slag. Uppsalaforskare förekommer på flera olika listor över forskning som uppmärksammats på olika sätt under året som gått.

Grants received in December 2018

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 09:54:00 GMT

We get some grants, big and small, every month from different foundations and similar. These are the grants received for December 2018.

Attraktivt innovationsprojekt 2018

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:09:00 GMT

Två projekt vid institutionen för kemi - Ångström blev tilldelade varsitt pris vid årets tillställning av "Attraktivt innovationsprojekt 2018".

Highly Cited Researchers 2018

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 14:33:00 GMT

Senior lecturer Gerrit Boschloo is on the list of Highly Cited Researchers 2018.

Kristina Edström tilldelad Rudbeckmedaljen

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:49:00 GMT

Rudbeckmedaljen tilldelas i år professorerna Per Artursson, Kristina Edström och Lars Engwall, medan Linnémedaljen tilldelas professor Leif Andersson. Medaljerna delas ut vid vinterpromotionen den 25 januari nästa år.

The chemist with a handle on the state of molecules

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 09:31:00 GMT

How can proteins be influenced so that they point in a single direction? And what role do proteins’ interactions play in biology? The biochemist Erik Marklund uses computer calculations to reveal the dynamics between vital molecules.

Högnivåmöte på KTH planerar för att alla transporter elektrifieras

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 09:57:00 GMT

– Vi är några år före revolutionen då alla transporter elektrifieras. Ungefär som inför övergången från propellerplan till jetmotorer eller som strax före då alla mobiltelefoner blev smarta telefoner. Plötsligt bara händer det.

Plan S (Open Access) proposal met with skepticism from leading scientists

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:52:00 GMT

An article written by sciencebusiness talks about how the new Open Access rule will affect scientists, particularly those in the chemistry subject. Lynn Kamerlin from the Department of Chemistry - BMC gives her views on the new proposal.

The Future of Batteries workshop - preparing a European initiative on future battery technologies

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 08:51:00 GMT

The Future of Batteries workshop aimed to engage the research community and industry in preparing a Flagship initiative on future battery technologies. It presented the state of play in the preparation of this initiative and encouraged stakeholders into a dialogue on the technological priorities that it should address.

Svensk-franska synergier till grön batteriproduktion

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 08:44:00 GMT

För att klara omställningen i transportsektorn krävs det gröna batterier. Här kan Europa gå i täten med Sverige i framkant. Batteriproduktion är också en av delarna i det svensk-franska samarbetet för innovation som inleddes 2017.

Researchers capture new images of photosynthetic protein complex splitting water

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 12:06:00 GMT

In a new article published in Nature an international research team presents high-resolution images of photosystem II, the protein complex that splits water into hydrogen ions and oxygen during photosynthesis. The images will help researchers better understand this complex mechanism, possibly opening up the door to developing cheap and efficient solar fuel devices.

New Testa Center opens for research and education

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 14:59:00 GMT

Uppsala University and GE Healthcare Life Sciences have signed a long-term collaboration agreement that gives university researchers the opportunity to test biological processes on a large scale and students important experience with industrial processes in the newly opened Testa Center in Uppsala.

Research funding: 28,1 million SEK from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 08:11:00 GMT

Cesar Pay Gómez was a fellow application to a project that recently got a 28.100.000 SEK grant over five years from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.

Medel till utveckling av instrument, metod och tekniker

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 11:37:00 GMT

Uppsala universitet får bidrag till tre projekt i Stiftelsen för strategisk forsknings utlysning för utveckling av instrument, metod och tekniker som ger förutsättningar för framtida, avancerad forskning och innovation.

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2018

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 08:33:00 GMT

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Frances H. Arnold, George P. Smith and Sir Gregory P. Winter.

Frances H. Arnold is the fifth female Nobel laureate in Chemistry.

Chemistry Day

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:14:00 GMT

This day (20th October) event focuses on vitally important chemistry. The exhibition Aspiring to Precision highlights the beginnings of chemistry at Uppsala University during the 19th century. Come to Gustavianum and hear more about the Swedish elements, discoveries and exciting experiments.

New biomedical collaboration with China

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:33:00 GMT

In a ceremony on 14 June, the inauguration of a collaboration with the Chinese company USUN Biotechnology and Jiangyin Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone was held at the Biomedical Centre at Uppsala University.

Daniel Brandell receives the Bergstedt award

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 08:54:00 GMT

The Royal Society of Sciences had a ceremony today at Museum Gustavianum in Uppsala. During which they announced that Professor Daniel Brandell will receive the Bergstedt award.

Kristina Edström gets big award from the Royal Institute of Technology

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 08:43:00 GMT

The Chemistry professor and world-leading battery researcher is getting the Royal Institute of Technology grand prize 2018. Through her research, the world has come closer to a solution in terms of energy storage. She also has a great commitment to inspire and guide young and promising researchers.

International Conference on Photosynthesis Research

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 08:47:00 GMT

Access to sustainable energy is necessary to match the energy requirements of the future. The world must find a way to replace fossil fuels. Fuel that we can produce directly from the energy of the sun, through natural or artificial photosynthesis. The goal is a fossil free energy system.

The conference will be held from the 25th to the 28th June at The Swedish Agricultural University, Ultuna in Uppsala, Sweden.

Bibsam Consortium cancels agreement with Elsevier

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 12:25:00 GMT

Large science publisher Elsevier does not meet the requirements of Swedish universities and research institutes.

Energy carriers of the future

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 11:37:00 GMT

Photo/Picture: Mikael Wallerstedt

Inspired by nature, researchers have developed a new method to produce hydrogen from bacteria. They use biological ‘hydrogen factories’ that are modified in the lab.

Uppsala universitet tillbaka på topplistan i ny världsrankning

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:11:00 GMT

Uppsala universitet är tillbaka på topp-100-listan när Times Higher Education publicerar sin nya rankningslista World Reputation Ranking 2018. Uppsala universitet placerar sig i intervallet 91-100 på listan.

Researcher develops a new generation of graphene

Tue, 08 May 2018 12:36:00 GMT

The material graphene has many incredible properties, but to date it has been difficult to use on a large scale in industry, because it loses its unique properties and goes back to its origin graphite. Researcher Mamoun Taher has developed a new form of graphene that can solve the problem.

He wants to give a new perspective on learning

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 11:16:00 GMT

His passion for chemistry once took Felix Ho to Europe from the other side of the world. But today, he is as strongly motivated by higher education issues as by research. “If I can bridge the gap between disciplinary research and discipline-based education research, I would be very happy.”

The Swedish Research Council awarded 7 research projects within chemistry

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 08:41:00 GMT

On October 31, the Swedish Research Council (VR) published its decisions regarding awarded research grants within science and technology for 2017. 7 of the total 325 awarded projects are found at the Section of Chemistry at Uppsala University.

"A race to create better solar cells"

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 07:37:00 GMT

The newspaper "NyTeknik" writes about "an ongoing intensive race to create better solar cells, where about 50 researchers at Uppsala University work to beat two different world records in efficiency."

3 of 16 of the "Emerging Energy Research" projects awarded by the Swedish Energy Agency are found at Chemistry - Ångström

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 08:35:00 GMT

Leif Hammarström, Haining Tian and Henrik Ottosson, Physical Chemistry vs Molecular Biomimetics, Molecular Inorganic Chemistry, at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström, constitute 3 of the 16 researchers whose research has been granted funding from the Swedish Energy Agency as "renewing projects for a sustainable energy system".

Master student in chemistry part of winning team in international biosensor competition

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 10:02:00 GMT

Anna Blasi, a student within the Master Programme in Chemistry - Bio and Nano Materials, was one of the students in the Uppsala team who won the award for the "most creative design" in the international biosensor competition SensUs, which took place during September 8-9 in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

Kungl. Vetenskaps-Societetens Thuréuspris till Sascha Ott

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 10:11:00 GMT

Kungl. Vetenskaps-Societeten delar idag vid en ceremoni i Museum Gustavianum ut Thuréuspriset med en prissumma på 100 000 kr. Priset går i år till Prof. Sascha Ott, professor i molekylär syntetisk kemi vid Institutionen för kemi - Ångström.

Nanomaterials for environmentally friendly hydrogen production

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 09:34:00 GMT

Haining Tian, at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström, works with C. Moyses Araujo, Department of Physics - Ångström, on a cost-effective and environmentally friendly nanomaterial for hydrogen production from water using solar energy and cheap photocatalytic materials.

Perovskit: solcellsforskarnas nya favoritmaterial

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 09:35:00 GMT

Tidskriften Forskning & framsteg har besökt Ångströmlaboratoriet och träffat solcellsforskarna Erik Johansson och Malin Johansson från Fysikalisk kemi.

Kristina Edström utnämnd till hedersdoktor

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 12:05:00 GMT

Foto: Thor Nielsen

Kristina Edström, strukturkemi, utnämndes till hedersdoktor vid NTNU i Trondheim i samband med en ceremoni den 10 mars.

Kemist ett framtidsyrke

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 06:56:00 GMT

I Dagens Nyheter torsdagen den 9 mars finns en artikel i Högskoleguiden där en utbildning i kemi nämns som ett klokt val om man lätt vill ha jobb.

Anders Hagfeldt awarded Björkén prize

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 10:18:00 GMT

Anders Hagfeldt, solar cell researcher and guest professor at the Department of Chemistry, is awarded the Björkén prize of 2016 together with Auli Niemi, Professor of Groundwater Modelling at the Department of Earth Sciences.

PhD position at Chalmers in cooperation with Chemistry, Ångström

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 07:29:00 GMT

The Department of Energy and Enviroment has announced a PhD spot in cooperation with Chemistry, Ångström.

Faculty College: Feb. 14 2017, 13:15

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 10:06:00 GMT

Next Faculty College is arranged February 14th 2017 at hrs. 13:15.

Location: Hambergsalen,Geocentrum

Miljövänlig städning? - Ja, men inte med citroner och ättika

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 10:07:00 GMT

Konsumenter kan städa miljövänligt, men inte genom att använda citroner eller ättika. Det framkom idag på ett frukostseminarium anordnat av KTF, Kemisk-Tekniska Leverantörförbundet.

Honourable distinction to Jonas Bergquist, Professor in Analytical Chemistry/Neurochemistry

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 09:05:00 GMT

Jonas Bergquist, Professor in Analytical Chemistry/Neurochemistry at the Department of Chemistry – BMC has received the award High-end Foreign Expert från States Administration of Foreign Expert Affairs in China. The award is connected to Bergquist’s previous appointment to Distinguished Professor in Precision Medicine at the Binzhou Medical University.

Så kan forskare skapa artificiell fotosyntes

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:22:00 GMT

Genom framstegen inom kemi och syntetisk biologi har forskare lyckats skapa artificiell fotosyntes. Allt som behövs är vatten, solljus, koldioxid och mängder av genmodifierade bakterier.

Graphene lights up

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 07:53:00 GMT

An economic, efficient, and environmentally-friendly technique for hydrogenation of graphene using visible light is developed by a team of researchers at Uppsala University and AstraZeneca Gothenburg, Sweden. The findings are published in “Nature Communications”.

Årets Nobelpris i kemi förklaras

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 07:08:00 GMT

Jean-Pierre Sauvage, Fraser Stoddart och Bernard Feringa delar årets Nobelpris i kemi. De har på olika sätt utvecklat molekylära maskiner på nanonivå - med rörelser som går att kontrollera. Johan Åquist, professor i teoretisk kemi förklarar i Vetenskapsradion betydelsen av deras forskning.

New efficient and low-cost method for hydrogenation of graphene with visible light

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 06:55:00 GMT

An environmentally friendly, efficient and low-cost method for hydrogenation of graphene with visible light has been developed by researchers at Uppsala University and AstraZeneca Gothenburg, Sweden.

Björkénska priset till solcellsforskaren Anders Hagfeldt

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 12:49:00 GMT

Läs mer på Uppsala universitetets nyhetssida.

ERC Starting Grant till Gustav Berggren

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 12:43:00 GMT

Läs mer i Uppsala universitetets nyhet.

Pris till Kemisamfundets ordförande Helena Grennberg

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 09:25:00 GMT

Helena Grennberg, professor i organisk kemi, Uppsala universitet, har tilldelats EuCheMS Award for Service 2015 av European Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences.

Läs mer i Kemivärlden Biotech

Batteriforskaren Daniel Brandell om utvecklingen av ätbara batterier

Fri, 26 Aug 2016 12:57:00 GMT

Läs artikel från SVT där batteriforskare Daniel Brandell intervjuas om ätbara batterier med anledning av att ett amerikanskt forskningsteam presenterat sin forskning inom området. Vid Ångström Advanced Battery Centre där Daniel är verksam pågår också forskning kring batterier som ska vara verksamma inuti kroppen.

The mechanism behind diaphragm atrophy found

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:33:00 GMT

Jonas Bergqvist and Konstantin Artemenko, together with a group of other scientists, have found the mechanism behind diaphragm atrophy (and the treatment effect) on protein level, using mass spectrometry. See article published in Science.

ERC Consolidator Grant to Sascha Ott

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 09:16:00 GMT

The prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant was awarded to Sascha. Congratulations!

Med fokus på solenergi

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 09:12:00 GMT

Läs artikel om Stenbjörn Styring i UNT.

"Regeringen glömde solen"

Fri, 03 Jun 2016 10:15:00 GMT

"Energikommissionens bild av Sveriges framtida elförsörjning är orealistisk, då den inte ser solenergi som stor möjlighet", skriver fyra forskare, bland dom Prof. Leif Hammarström, i en debattartikel i UNT idag.

New EU project that focuses on rare diseases

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 15:45:00 GMT

Drug development in cooperation between countries and between academia and industry - this is the goal of the EU project AEGIS, where Uppsala University is one of 11 partners. The focus is on rare diseases like malaria and tuberculosis.

Jerker Porath, Prof. Emeritus in Biochemistry, has passed away

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 15:18:00 GMT

Professor Jerker Porath - one of Sweden's most well-known and internationally qualified biochemists - has passed away. He lived in Lund and was 94 years old.

"Digital Health Apps can contribute to a healthier population"

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:06:00 GMT

Bodymarkers provides people around the world with the ability to self test and measure their biomarkers. To be able to check levels of vitamin D, minerals and hormones directly in the cell phone provides great opportunities for the individual to prevent health problems, but also places high demands on the test laboratory tests and processes.

Prof. emeritus Jan-Christer Janson received prestigious award in China

Fri, 15 Jan 2016 14:03:00 GMT

On January 6, Jan-Christer Janson, professor emeritus of biochemistry, received a prestigious award in science and technology at a ceremony in Beijing, where both the Chinese President and Deputy Prime Minister present were present.

Hopes for double battery capacity within 5 years

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 11:33:00 GMT

Better batteries will make clean electricity on a large scale possible. One of the most promising technologies are developed in Uppsala.

Battery research is constantly looking for the next big step forward, the technology that will bring electric vehicles and portable electronics to the next level. One of the world's leading battery research lab, is located at Uppsala University, who claims that the progress is not very far away.

- Our ambition is that we will play a major role in the development of future batteries. We try to work and learn as much as possible, and try to be on the whole playing field, says Kristina Edström, professor of inorganic chemistry at Uppsala University.

32 million for future productions within inorganic chemistry

Fri, 13 Nov 2015 11:01:00 GMT

The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research, SSF, has decided to grant money to "Generic methods and tools for future production" where research projects in 3D-printing, electronics, materials, robotics and data will share 250 million SEK. Ulf Jansson, the Dean of Chemistry and Professor in Inorganic Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström Laboratory, is the main applicant of the project "Development of processes and materials in the additive manufacturing" that receives more than 32 million.

Chemistry professor specialized in murder by poison

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 10:29:00 GMT

Nowadays people aren't often murdered with poison. Neither in reality nor in the literature. In Scandinavia, it is now rare that people are actually killed by poison.
- In the 1800s, it was much more common that you died because of arsenic poisoning, says Olle Matsson, chemistry professor at Uppsala University.

Solar fuel for the car of the future

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:31:00 GMT

A painstaking work to find the optimum setting for all the knobs on a large mixing board. That is how Leif Hammarström described the work to develop a technology to produce fuel from sunlight.

Hannah Ellis praised for her collaboration efforts

Fri, 06 Nov 2015 14:10:00 GMT

The Uppsala Regional Council awards the best collaboration efforts. This year, the prize goes to Hanna Ellis at UU and Cecilia Sundberg at SLU. The formal ceremony takes place at the regional association council meeting on December 10.

"Zombie solar cells" discovered

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 11:46:00 GMT

Gerrit Boschloo's research group at Uppsala University has discovered a "zombie solar cell" that continues to generate electricity with unexpected effectiveness although the liquid transferring charges between the electrodes has dried out. The results were recently published in the journal Energy and Environmental Science.

Räckviddslyftet - så räcker elbilarnas batterier längre

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 11:57:00 GMT

Forskare på Uppsala universitet har syntetiserat fram och testat ett nytt material som kan ersätta dagens elektrolyter, och som dessutom kan kombineras med komponenter som skulle ge batteriet mycket högre kapacitet.

Polymer provides safer batteries

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 11:46:00 GMT

Uppsala researchers have developed a new, promising electrolyte within a class of polymers that have not been tested before.

ABB lubricates with graphene

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 13:09:00 GMT

ABB spikes lubricants with graphene to reduce wear and reduce friction.

The project, which starts in September, has received almost 1.6 million SEK from VINNOVA. ABB will collaborate with the Department of Chemistry - Ångström Laboratory and BMC, and the Department of Engineering Sciences at Uppsala University.

Ingela Lanekoff received the Ingvar Carlsson Award

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 12:55:00 GMT

Ingela Lanekoff, a research fellow at Department of Chemistry - BMC, Analytical Chemistry, was one of 12 young scientists who received the 2015 Ingvar Carlsson Award to start up their own research. The prize winners were presented at the Foundation for Strategic Research on June 9.

Progress for Solar Fuel (Swedish Radio)

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:47:00 GMT

Progress for Solar Fuel (Swedish Radio)

Sparkling Solar Fuel Conference (in Swedish)

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:37:00 GMT

"Sparkling Solar Fuel Conference". This week there was a large international research conference on Solar Fuel. Tobias Abrahamsson from Swedish Science Radio was present .

Kristina Edström in the research advisory committee (in Swedish)

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 11:22:00 GMT

Kristina Edström in the research advisory committee (in Swedish)

Energy for the future - Ministers visists Ångström (in Swedish)

Fri, 10 Apr 2015 11:12:00 GMT

Energy for the future - Helene Hellmark Knutsson, Minister for Higher Education and Research and Ibrahim Baylan, Energy Minister, visits Ångström. Read debate article at Government Offices of Sweden (in Swedish)