Yazan Al Haj

BPI Seminar by Yazan Al Haj

February 21, 2024, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

 

TITLE

Nanocellulose-derived Aerogels and Hydrogels for Advanced Applications

LOCATION: KAIS #2020 on the 2nd Floor of Fred Kaiser Building located at 2332 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4

Join us for a seminar featuring Yazan Al Haj, PhD Candidate from Aalto University, our valued partner in the Boreal Alliance. Explore the innovative world of nanocellulose-derived aerogels and hydrogels for advanced applications. Discover how Yazan's work with biomass is developing eco-friendly solutions for energy storage, sensing, and sound absorption, highlighting our joint efforts towards a sustainable future with advanced biobased solutions.

AGENDA

  • 3:00pm Introduction by Dr. Orlando Rojas
  • 3:05pm Keynote by Yazan Al Haj, PhD Candidate, Aalto University
  • 3:45pm Q&A

ABSTRACT

Can we engineer advanced devices for energy storage, sensing, and acoustic absorption entirely from biomass? Our research demonstrates the potential of nanocellulose-derived hydrogels and aerogels, making a notable leap toward sustainable technological solutions. This initiative not only unveils the versatility of biomass in crafting supercapacitors and sensors but also explores its efficacy in sound absorption. By emphasizing the role of renewable materials in improving performance and environmental sustainability, our findings challenge the conventional boundaries of technology, suggesting a greener pathway for innovations across multiple disciplines.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Yazan Al Haj received his B.Sc. degree (2016) in Sustainable and Renewable Energy from the University of Sharjah, UAE. In 2019, he earned a M.Sc. degree from Jeonbuk National University, South Korea, with a focus on the development of inorganic nanomaterials for energy storage devices. Later that same year, he commenced his Ph.D. studies under the guidance of Prof. Jaana Vapaavuori at Aalto University, Finland. His Ph.D. research has primarily focused on the development of nanocellulose-derived hydrogels and aerogels for advanced energy applications.

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