Sustainable materials and material flows
Materials are needed everywhere. The right materials are often a prerequisite for sustainable societal development. We cover the entire spectrum from atomic level through analysis and manufacturing to final applications. With interdisciplinary research breadth, we create breakthroughs of global significance.
Materials science and technology is a broad and strong top-quality research area at Uppsala University. It covers the entire spectrum from quantum and atomic level via synthesis and analysis methods to manufacturing, testing and final applications.
Sustainable materials and material flows, from the acquisition and processing of raw materials to their safe use and the final treatment of residual products, are of vital importance to the societies of the future.
Uppsala University is home to particularly high-quality research in the area of sustainable materials and material flows. Uppsala University plays an important role as a core partner in the large-scale Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE).
Other research projects have funding from the European Union, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, the Swedish Research Council and several other funding bodies in Sweden.
Research infrastructure
Research in sustainable materials and material flows is highly dependent on advanced infrastructure. We can provide extensive infrastructure to our researchers, either in-house or through collaborations, and some equipment is also available to external users. The Disciplinary Domain of Science and Technology encompasses national infrastructure facilities such as Myfab Uppsala and Tandem Laboratory. In addition, research groups at the University are deeply engaged in the development and use of large-scale facilities such as Max IV and ESS.
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Upptalk
Listen to our researchers working with materials and sustainable development.
Åsa Kassman Rudolphi
Coordinator Sustainable materials and material flows
Strategic techniques
Materials supply, together with the production and processing of materials, are fundamental capabilities for several areas of industry. Research and education in materials science and manufacturing technology are therefore important for Sweden to maintain its international competitiveness in digitalisation, electrification and the green transition. This area of strength brings together research across a broad spectrum, from exploration, extraction, circular flows and energy-efficient use of raw materials, to advanced materials, production methods and applications.
Strategic techniques for Sweden (Vinnova)