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MXenes – the future of nanotechnology

Artificial kidneys, powerful batteries and efficient water purification are some of the future applications of a group of ultrathin materials known as MXenes.

New material can increase boiler efficiency

Detective work in the laboratory and sitting at a scanning electron microscope have increased our knowledge of stainless steel. The results may lead to new materials to the boilers of power plants with higher efficiency and lower emissions.

12,000 scientific articles a year – can they all be wrong?

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is often used to determine the chemical composition of materials. It is accepted as a standard method in materials science. Researchers at LiU, however, have shown that the method is often used erroneously.

201011 Ledarskap i klassrummet - lrarstudent Adam Nordstrm Andersson undervisar virtuella elever med handledare Cecilia Sveider och Marcus Samuelsson, p Linkpings universitet den 11 oktober 2020 i Linkping.
Foto: Peter Holgersson / BILDBYRN / COP 102 / PH0026

Virtual pupils make for more confident teachers

Teacher training students who practised teaching virtual pupils developed greater confidence in their teaching ability, according to a study from LiU. In the long term, simulation can make the students better prepared for their workforce debut.

Distance and timing are factors insegregation

How does segregation arise? When does it arise? A thesis shows that the timing, geographical vicinity and the influence of others are all significant when areas become segregated. The size of the areas also affects the result.

Jan-Ingvar Jönsson, rektor på Linköpings universitet (2020 - )

Vice-chancellor given leading role in European consortium

LiU’s vice-chancellor Jan-Ingvar Jönsson has been selected as a member of the presidium of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU), a network of 13 research-intense universities.

New tools to investigate abnormal blood flow

Images of a patient’s aorta, eight years of research and LiU’s supercomputer – this combination lies behind new tools to visualise blood flow in abnormal blood vessels. They may improve our ability to predict serious diseases.

Friendship paved the way for their careers

Tomas Forsyth Rosin is a developer at Spotify; Emil Axelssonhas similar duties at Apple. They became inseparable friends while studying Media Technology and Engineering, an MSc programme at LiU.

SEK 15 million for research into Covid-19 vaccination

A research project coordinated by LiU has been awarded more than SEK 15 million by the Swedish Research Council to evaluate vaccination against Covid-19.

Fewer injuries increases probability of success in football

The campaign for football glory in EURO 2020 has started. “Keeping your players healthy increases your chances of success”, says Martin Hägglund, who works with elite football players and their injuries.

New knowledge can contribute to healthier tap water

Some of the substances used to purify water can affect our health. A thesis presented at LiU illuminates the role played by a relatively unknown group of disinfection by-products in the treatment process and how they can reach the taps in our homes.

Petter Krus together with professor Viktor De Negri and professor Xiaoping Ouyang (Zhejiang University, China).

Brazil: More than samba dancing

Brazil is more than samba dancing, football and sun-drenched beaches – and it’s more than rain forests and a controversial president. It’s also a country with important research and many talented scientists. Just ask Petter Krus.

Graphic illustration of circular economy.

Using cost analysis to bring circularity

Life-cycle cost analysis is a powerful tool to make companies more resource-efficient and enable them to adopt new business models. There are, however, several factors that hinder its use. “Money talks”, says the researcher.

He studies how to treat loneliness – with online therapy

Some 5% of the Swedish population report that they feel alone – often or always. Doctoral student and LiU graduate Anton Käll is studying methods used in internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy for helping people with loneliness.

LiU climbs in global ranking

Linköping University has taken a major step upwards on a newly published global ranking list. The QS World University Rankings put LiU at place 329 among global universities – 33 places higher than last year.

New light on making two-dimensional polymers

Researchers from Linköping University, among others, has developed a method to manufacture two-dimensional polymers with the thickness of a single molecule. The discovery paves the way to new ultrathin and functional materials.

Better results when AI and humans collaborate

Artificial intelligence that doesn’t take into account human operators creates problems. Now LiU researchers are building a system where AI and humans work together to control air traffic.

A drug from resin to combat epileptic seizures

New molecules, developed by researchers at Linköping University, have promising properties as possible drugs against epilepsy. A study published in the journal Epilepsia shows that several of the molecules have antiseizure effects.

She works to reduce carbon dioxide emissions

Emily Rodriguez came to Linköping from the US in 2011. She earned a master’s in environmental science and left to work in Rome, New York and Brussels before returning to LiU. She’s back here now, working on her doctoral thesis.

Ethical issues emerge when Holocaust stories are digitalised

Digitalisation is sweeping across Europe. The political ambitions are high, and accessibility and democratisation are keywords. But when it's time to digitalise the cultural heritage of Sweden, ethical issues emerge.

Victorian romantic couple whirls while dancing together.

A translated book is not the same as the original

When Lars Liljegren started to study English translations of works by Swedish author August Strindberg, he discovered that some had been given a completely new guise.

New ultrathin material created under extreme pressure

An international research team with members from Linköping University has discovered a new material with a thickness of a single layer of atoms. The properties of the material, beryllonitrene, are similar to those of graphene.

Coronavirus spurred research across disciplines

As the corona pandemic swept across the world, virologists and protein chemists rapidly joined forces and started to collaborate. Together they were able to develop ways to test the immune response after infection, and help the healthcare system.

Woman holding a cell phone with the app Healthy moms.

App helps pregnant women to a healthy lifestyle

Researchers have developed and evaluated an app that helps women achieve a healthy weight gain during a pregnancy. Using the app contributed to a better diet. Pregnant women with overweight or obesity who received the app also gained less weight.

News at Linköping University

MXenes – the future of nanotechnology

New material can increase boiler efficiency

12,000 scientific articles a year – can they all be wrong?

Virtual pupils make for more confident teachers

Distance and timing are factors insegregation

Vice-chancellor given leading role in European consortium

New tools to investigate abnormal blood flow

Friendship paved the way for their careers

SEK 15 million for research into Covid-19 vaccination

Fewer injuries increases probability of success in football

New knowledge can contribute to healthier tap water

Brazil: More than samba dancing

Using cost analysis to bring circularity

He studies how to treat loneliness – with online therapy

LiU climbs in global ranking

New light on making two-dimensional polymers

Better results when AI and humans collaborate

A drug from resin to combat epileptic seizures

She works to reduce carbon dioxide emissions

Ethical issues emerge when Holocaust stories are digitalised

A translated book is not the same as the original

New ultrathin material created under extreme pressure

Coronavirus spurred research across disciplines

App helps pregnant women to a healthy lifestyle

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News at Linköping University

MXenes – the future of nanotechnology

New material can increase boiler efficiency

12,000 scientific articles a year – can they all be wrong?

Virtual pupils make for more confident teachers

Distance and timing are factors insegregation

Vice-chancellor given leading role in European consortium

New tools to investigate abnormal blood flow

Friendship paved the way for their careers​

SEK 15 million for research into Covid-19 vaccination

Fewer injuries increases probability of success in football

New knowledge can contribute to healthier tap water

Brazil: More than samba dancing

Using cost analysis to bring circularity

He studies how to treat loneliness – with online therapy

LiU climbs in global ranking

New light on making two-dimensional polymers

Better results when AI and humans collaborate

A drug from resin to combat epileptic seizures

She works to reduce carbon dioxide emissions

Ethical issues emerge when Holocaust stories are digitalised

A translated book is not the same as the original

New ultrathin material created under extreme pressure

Coronavirus spurred research across disciplines

App helps pregnant women to a healthy lifestyle

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