Flexible Thermoelectric Module Generate Electricity from Heat, or Enable Cooling and Heating

Green Polymer Chemistry (GPC)

We develop new concepts in Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biopolymer Chemistry to solve Sustainable and Functional Materials Synthesis challenges.

Major step for flat and adjustable optics

By carefully placing nanostructures on a flat surface, researchers at LiU have significantly improved the performance of so-called optical metasurfaces in conductive plastics. This is a major step for controllable flat optics.

A pipette that can activate individual neurons

Researchers at LiU have developed a type of pipette that can deliver ions to individual neurons without affecting the sensitive extracellular milieu. The technique can provide important insights into how individual braincells are affected.

2d-paper

"2D-Paper" proposes to combine 2D materials and cellulose to create a new thermally conductive paper substrate for flexible electronics.

Conjugated polymer Chemistry

We develop green chemistry & chemical functionalization of conjugated polymers and explore photo- and electroactive stimuli-responsive hybrid materials.

Catalysis and Self-Assembly

We combine nanomaterials self-assembly and catalysis to enable more sustainable production of food, chemicals, and materials.

A fluid battery that can take any shape

Using electrodes in a fluid form, researchers at LiU have developed a battery that can take any shape. This soft and conformable battery can be integrated into future technology in a completely new way.

Dynamic implants for precision medicine - Connecting Device Physics with Biophysic

By integrating device engineering with biophysical insights, this project drives the development of smarter drug delivery systems with refined dose adjustments to push the boundaries of precision in preclinical medical sciences.

Individual cells can be connected to plastic electrodes

Researchers at LiU have succeeded in creating a close connection between individual cells and organic electronics. The study lays the foundation for future treatment of neurological and other diseases with very high precision.

The chemistry lab at Campus Norrköping doubles in size

LiU will soon be opening its expanded chemistry laboratory in Norrköping. 500 new square metres will more than double the first premises opened in 2020.

Research for a sustainable future in ten new projects

Photosynthetic materials, two-dimensional noble metals and sustainable semiconductors are some of the projects at LiU that have been granted funding from the research programme Wallenberg initiative materials science for sustainability – WISE.

Eleni Stavrinidou gets a scientific prize from Italy

Senior Associate Professor Eleni Stavrinidou, distinguished for connecting electronics with plants, has been awarded a medal by the Italian ambassador to Sweden, at LiU’s Campus Valla.

Organic Energy Harvesters

Our vision is to create the next generation of green, cheap, reliable energy devices for the coming revolution of internet of everything. The emphasis is to combine energy conversion and mechanical compatibility for flexible and wearable electronics.

Surface Physics and Chemistry

The overall goal of our unit is to do basic science on topics that can have a positive impact on society. We do general surface physics and chemistry research related to e.g. energy materials, devices and catalytic processes.

Soft gold enables connections between nerves and electronics

Gold does not readily lend itself to being turned into long, thin threads. But researchers at LiU have now managed to create gold nanowires and develop soft, stretchable electrodes that can be connected to the nervous system.

Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE)

More effective cancer treatment with iontronic pump

When low doses of cancer drugs are administered continuously near malignant brain tumours using so-called iontronic technology, cancer cell growth drastically decreases. This is demonstrated in experiments with bird embryos.

Electronic medicine – at the intersection of technology and medicine

Swedish researchers have developed a gel that can form a soft electrode capable of conducting electricity. In the long term, they aim to connect electronics to biological tissue, such as the brain.

Next-generation sustainable electronics are doped with air

Researchers at LiU have developed a new method where organic semiconductors can become more conductive with the help of air as a dopant. The study is a significant step towards future sustainable organic semiconductors.

Eco-friendly and affordable battery for low-income countries

A battery made from zinc and lignin that can be used over 8000 times. This has been developed by researchers at LiU with a vision to provide a cheap and sustainable battery solution for countries where access to electricity is limited.

PhD Student on prestigious list "Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2024"

Hanne Biesmans, PhD student at Linköping University, has been selected for the annual prestigious list "Forbes Under 30 Europe Class Of 2024" in the category Science and health care.

New discovery reveals how chromosome ends can be protected

Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that safeguards the chromosome ends from being mistakenly repaired by the cell - a mistake with potentially catastrophic outcomes.

Cyberattack against LiU's system supplier Miljödata

On 25 August, it became known that Miljödata, the provider of the Adato system used by LiU in the employee rehabilitation process, had been subjected to a cyberattack. A number of measures have been taken to determine what the consequences may be.

ERC Starting Grant to Linda Bojmar

Linda Bojmar has been awarded just over SEK 16 million from the European Research Council, ERC. Her research aims to increase understanding of how pancreatic cancer spreads in the body and how treatment can be made more effective.

LiU opens office in Brussels

Linköping University has opened an EU Office in Brussels to increase its presence and influence within European research and innovation. The office will be led by Lisa Pohl, who most recently comes from the European Commission.

Researching forgotten workers through art

Theopisti Stylianou-Lambert explores how local archaeological workers in colonial-era Cyprus have been omitted from historical narratives. Her art-based research brings hidden stories to light and opens new ways of thinking.

AI reshapes research and doctoral education

AI has become an important part of research and doctoral education thanks to new tools that are constantly evolving. It creates new opportunities but also raises questions about integrity, data management and academic responsibility.

Unpackaged food can reduce emissions

How do consumers respond to unpackaged food? And how can the producers and supermarkets design solutions that rely less on single-use packaging? These are some questions explored by PhD student Elena Jiménez Romanillos.

Fawlty Towers - the invisible subtitlers revealed

Swedes read a lot - especially if you include film and TV subtitles. But does the subtitler themselves play any role? In search of an answer, researcher Lars Jämterud has looked at the translation of the classic British comedy series Fawlty Towers.

“Skin in a syringe” a step towards a new way to heal burns

Researchers have created what could be called “skin in a syringe”. The gel containing live cells can be 3D printed into a skin transplant, as shown in a study conducted on mice. This technology may lead to new ways to treat burns and severe wounds.

Great potential for increased resource efficiency through industrial symbiosis

The need for more knowledge and experience in implementing industrial symbiosis in Europe led to the EU project Coralis – which has now been completed. Researchers from Linköping University led two of the project’s main areas.

LiU and Stanford develop drone technology for forest fire monitoring

Students from Linköping University and Stanford have developed a drone that can help firefighters combat forest fires in a safer and smarter way.

A goal-oriented student

As a goalkeeper in IFK Norrköping, Sofia Hjern has been part of the club's journey from Division One to Damallsvenskan. She has now also been called up for the national team – while studying behavioural science at Linköping University.

LiU and Region Östergötland invest in AI and precision health

Linköping University and Region Östergötland announce initiatives in the areas of life science, medtech, innovation and information-driven precision health in a new collaboration agreement.

More effective production of “green” hydrogen with new combined material

Hydrogen produced from water is a promising renewable energy source – especially if the hydrogen is produced using sunlight. Now LiU researchers show that a combination of new materials improves the efficiency of the chemical reaction several times.

Fatty liver – but not liver damage – common in type 2 diabetes

Six out of ten people with type 2 diabetes had fatty liver in a new study. Of these, only a small percentage had developed more severe liver disease. Type 2 diabetes in combination with obesity is linked to a greater risk.

The Hasselblad Foundation supports dome film about the moon landings

Visualization Center C in Norrköping is creating a new 3D full dome production to take the audience on a journey back to the moon landings. The Hasselblad Foundation has contributed funding for the film Once Upon the Moon.

LiU researchers study the export potential of Swedish biogas

Now is the time to invest in the export of Swedish biogas. But perhaps it is primarily knowledge transfer and an understanding of the entire waste management system that Sweden should be exporting.

More than SEK 63 million in Formas research grants

Research into planning, reuse and renovation in the construction sector receives substantial grants from Formas, a government research council for sustainable development. Seven projects share a total of just over SEK 63 million.

Complex and lasting consequences of statelessness

A stateless person is not a citizen in any country. However, the phenomenon of statelessness extends far beyond this legal definition. In his doctoral dissertation Haqqi Bahram exposes the complexity of living this reality and its lasting legacy.

Rivers release ancient carbon into the atmosphere

Watercourses release soil carbon that can be thousands of years old into the atmosphere. This runs counter to the prevailing view that it is mainly carbon from newly decomposed organic material that is released from watercourses.

Stronger Berzelius ready for the research of the future

The latest upgrading of the supercomputer Berzelius at LiU has now been completed. Its doubled capacity enables researchers across Sweden to tackle current and future challenges in areas such as materials science, bioinformatics and machine learning.