Positive societal impacts with innovative and sustainable materials

We develop exciting materials using the latest research

Innovation in sustainable materials is an ongoing process and new developments are being made all the time. Some recent examples of innovative sustainable materials include:

  • Biobased materials
  • Nanocellulose
  • Smart textiles
  • Graphen

These are just a few examples of the many innovative sustainable materials currently being developed. Materials do not only offer exciting research opportunities. They are also creating great added value that can transform the world to a better world. At Chalmers Industriteknik we bring together cutting-edge research with real-world applications. Through collaborative innovation projects we empower research, industry and the public sector by that we introduce new exiting sustainable materials. We are committed to pushing state-of-the-art research & development to higher levels of readiness to generate positive impacts on society. Our experts have strong academic backgrounds in multiple material areas and will guide you in your material journey.

In our Areas of Expertise, we cover material development from ideation to deployment and make use of a range of different research results.

Ceramic materials have several important properties such as high strength, hardness and thermal stability. By developing new ceramic materials, it is possible to improve both performance, durability and cost-effectiveness within a range of different products and technologies.
Choosing more sustainable materials in construction and manufacturing is important to reduce the climate footprint of the industry. Today there are many opportunities to bet on e.g. renewable or recycled polymeric materials.
2D materials, including graphene, are an exciting new class of materials. Unique properties enable multifunctional applications, such as stronger plastics with good thermal conductivity. We work to speed up the commercialization of sustainable 2D material innovations.
Ceramic materials have several important properties such as high strength, hardness and thermal stability. By developing new ceramic materials, it is possible to improve both performance, durability and cost-effectiveness within a range of different products and technologies.
Choosing more sustainable materials in construction and manufacturing is important to reduce the climate footprint of the industry. Today there are many opportunities to bet on e.g. renewable or recycled polymeric materials.
2D materials, including graphene, are an exciting new class of materials. Unique properties enable multifunctional applications, such as stronger plastics with good thermal conductivity. We work to speed up the commercialization of sustainable 2D material innovations.

Do you want to know more?

Johan Bengtsson

Group manager Material /Marketing Director

Sofia Kihlman Öiseth

Group leader Grafen

Kent Rundgren

Innovation Manager, PhD