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Conceptual framework and pioneering research for advanced understanding of lignin

Conceptual framework and pioneering research for advanced understanding of lignin

The 2024 Marcus Wallenberg Prize is awarded to Professors Wout Boerjan and John Ralph for their groundbreaking research leading to a fuller understanding of lignin biosynthesis and structural diversity. Both scientists developed and innovatively applied advanced analytical techniques in ways that greatly enhance our view of lignin biosynthesis and structure in trees. Their research provides a basi

Konceptuellt ramverk och banbrytande forskning för avancerad förståelse av lignin

Konceptuellt ramverk och banbrytande forskning för avancerad förståelse av lignin

Marcus Wallenbergpriset 2024 delas ut till Professor Wout Boerjan och Professor Johan Ralph för deras banbrytande forskning som bidrar till en mer omfattande förståelse av ligninets biosyntes och strukturella mångfald. Forskarna har utvecklat och tillämpat avancerade analytiska tekniker på ett innovativt sätt, som förändrar vår syn på biosyntesen hos lignin och vedstrukturen. Deras forskning utgör

Professor Ilkka Kilpeläinen and Professor Herbert Sixta receives the 2022 Marcus Wallenberg Prize

Professor Ilkka Kilpeläinen and Professor Herbert Sixta receives the 2022 Marcus Wallenberg Prize

The 2022 Marcus Wallenberg Prize of SEK 2 million is awarded to Professor Ilkka Kilpeläinen and Professor Herbert Sixta for the development and use of novel ionic liquids to process wood biomass into high-performance textile fibres. King Carl XVI Gustaf presented the prize on Monday 11 October in Stockholm.

The future demand for textile fibres is growing due to global population growth. Pro

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Mikael Hannus

Mikael Hannus

Press contact Executive Secretary of the Marcus Wallenberg Foundation +46(0)70-3775702

The object of the Foundation is to encourage scientific research by awarding an international prize called The Marcus Wallenberg Prize.

The purpose of the Prize is to recognize, encourage and stimulate pathbreaking scientific achievements which contribute significantly to broadening knowledge and to technical development within the fields of importance to forestry and forest industries.

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