Empa Cellulose & Wood Materials Laboratory

Part of @Empa_CH, within the @ETH domain
Our research includes Bioengineered Wood, Cellulose Biohybrids and novel wood technologies #functionalmaterials

[Advanced Portfolio @AdvPortfolio]

This drone wing was built here using gelatin-cellulose cryogels and printed carbon-based electronics.

Its lightweight and biodegradable properties make it promising for environmental monitoring @MKovacRobotics @EmpaWood

Read the #OpenAccess article: https://t.co/PHtcpPHaGJ

[Empa @Empa_CH]

Organic computer mice? Empa researcher Thomas Geiger is developing biodegradable components for green #electronics from cellulose fibers.
➡️https://t.co/ZyAQD7G7nm
@EmpaWood #biodegradable #cellulosefibers

[Empa Cellulose & Wood Materials Laboratory @EmpaWood]

We're looking for a PhD student!

If you want to help develop the next generation of environmentally-responsible, biopolymer-based electronic materials, you can get more information on the position and how to apply by clicking on the link below:

https://t.co/1iNk2sZYqW

[Advanced Portfolio @AdvPortfolio]

Reinforcing inks with cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) increases the stiffness of 3D printed designs.

The microcube on the left has no CNCs and looks a little worse for wear after a stress test 🥴. That on the right has 13% CNC content @EmpaWood

👉 https://t.co/ckQP0AwFj8

[Empa Cellulose & Wood Materials Laboratory @EmpaWood]

We have exciting news to share!

Our paper on the Water activated disposable paper battery was downloaded over 20,000 times in 2022 making it one of the top 100 most downloaded papers in @SciReports.

You can check out the article here: https://t.co/BYhwHL0JD2

[Kevin De France @KJDeFrance]

Starting 2023 off with some good news from @ACS_AMI ! This research from my postdoc @EmpaWood looks at how combining nanomaterials from cellulose and protein results in changes in phase behaviour, and improved self-assembly to form stronger adhesives 🤓🔬🌿https://t.co/lnUmYwXp5m

[Eleftheria Roumeli @ERoumeli]

Thank you colleagues & friends for a memorable #F22MRS filled with good memories & stimulating discussions on all aspects of #sustainable #biobased #materials. Till the next one!! 🌱🧪

[Empa Cellulose & Wood Materials Laboratory @EmpaWood]

Our lab is hiring and we're very excited to have you on board!
From fungal materials to biocomposites to sustainable electronics, we're offering a range of doctoral and post-doctoral positions to be filled in the new year. The application portals are linked below:

[Empa Cellulose & Wood Materials Laboratory @EmpaWood]

1. Postdoc on sustainable fungal protein materials: https://t.co/W01PjZKltv
2. Postdoc on sustainable electronics: https://t.co/hopDk67Wk7
3. Postdoc on sustainability assessment of wood: https://t.co/J2HJzctYFY
4. PhD on cellulose composite materials: https://t.co/Flgq6NeXVf

[Empa Cellulose & Wood Materials Laboratory @EmpaWood]

Our lab is hiring and we're very excited to have you on board!
From fungal materials to biocomposites to sustainable electronics, we're offering a range of doctoral and post-doctoral positions to be filled in the new year. The application portals are linked below:

[Empa Cellulose & Wood Materials Laboratory @EmpaWood]

We have some incredible news to share! We are absolutely thrilled to be included in @TIME's Best Inventions of 2022. Check out the list below and be sure to read our original publication here:
https://t.co/RqaPDE1LIi

[Empa Cellulose & Wood Materials Laboratory @EmpaWood]

We have some incredible news to share! We are absolutely thrilled to be included in @TIME's Best Inventions of 2022. Check out the list below and be sure to read our original publication here:
https://t.co/RqaPDE1LIi

[Empa @Empa_CH]

Proud to be included in @TIME's Best Inventions of 2022 list! A #water-activated disposable #battery developed at #Empa by Gustav Nyström and powered by salt and inks ➡️environmentally friendly electronics. https://t.co/KljtAPmIoS #TIMEBestInventions #ewaste

[Jingjiang Wei @JingjiangWei]

Take a look how we use hydroxypropyl cellulose as a matrix material to disperse cellulose nanofibrils and carbon nanotubes, showing applications as a color display and as dual readout optical and resistive strain sensors. @Empa_CH @EmpaWood
https://t.co/e7TOCU7Ii3

[Empa Cellulose & Wood Materials Laboratory @EmpaWood]

Our latest research is now out in @JournalSpectrum! Check it out here:

[Microbiology Spectrum @JournalSpectrum]

Check out this new study by @alpinewaves and the team @EmpaWood! They co-cultivated white-rot fungi and microalgae with nanocellulose in liquid nutrients and in 3D-printed gels! #fungi #algae #3D-printing #cellulose #researcharticle https://t.co/NiaAB0NRNi

[Empa Cellulose & Wood Materials Laboratory @EmpaWood]

We are delighted to share one of our latest publications, out this month in ACS Nano! We've worked on functionalising cellulose nanocrystals for light-actuaued 3D printed structures.
https://t.co/Ajiwnj3hhT
#cellulose #3Dprinting

[Wood Materials Science Group at ETH @WoodMatGroupETH]

We are happy to announce that, after a long absence and a redesign of our Twitter profile, the Wood Materials Science Group is back. We would like to update you on some of our published work. Go check it out!
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[Matter_CP @Matter_CP]

Gustav Nyström @empawood @ETH_en & team highlight the creation of a single-component #nacre-like material made from #silk fibroin by Hao Bai & team @ZHU_China

#MatterIssue38 Preview: https://t.co/GSvTDHATNz
@ScienceAdvances Article: https://t.co/aKR7iHTeGf

[Empa @Empa_CH]

A team of researchers at #Empa developed a water-activated disposable paper #battery. It could be used to power a wide range of low-power, single-use disposable electronics while minimizing their environmental impact. https://t.co/5M5chsml0f

[Empa @Empa_CH]

Ein #Empa-Forscherteam hat eine durch Wasser aktivierbare Einweg-Batterie aus Papier entwickelt. Damit liessen sich diverse kleine Einweg-Elektronikgeräte mit geringem Stromverbrauch betreiben – und erst noch deren Umweltauswirkungen minimieren. https://t.co/5M5chsml0f

[Empa Cellulose & Wood Materials Laboratory @EmpaWood]

We are so excited to be part of an amazing collaboration funded by the @novonordiskfond! An excellent initiative towards recycling for a sustainable society. #sustainable #recycling

[Empa @Empa_CH]

#Empa researcher Gustav Nyström receives DKK 57mio grant (~CHF 7mio) with researchers from @DTUtweet & @UCPH_Research for project SUgar Beet REvolution: Enzymatic Biorefining of Sugar Beet Pulp to Nutraceuticals and Recyclable Materials (SURE) https://t.co/tLx6GymDE1