2026 Monika Österberg: Materials Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Materials Science	66	5324	5152	21	19	247	16342
Chemistry	64	7993	7251	38	33	222	15685

Overview

Monika Österberg is affiliated with Aalto University in Finland and has an extensive research portfolio primarily in the fields of Materials Science and Engineering. Their work frequently addresses biomaterials and biomedical engineering, with a strong focus on lignin and wood chemistry, advanced cellulose research, and applications of nanomaterials in biomedicine.

The scientist's research interests are reflected in the following main fields of study:

Materials Science
Engineering

Subfields in which Monika Österberg has contributed significantly include:

Biomaterials
Biomedical Engineering
Plant Science
Building and Construction
Materials Chemistry

The research topics that frequently appear in their publications cover:

Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
Lignin and Wood Chemistry
Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
Enzyme-mediated dye degradation
Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers
3D Printing in Biomedical Research
Polymer composites and self-healing

Monika Österberg has published multiple papers in notable venues. The most frequently appearing venues include:

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
ACS Omega
Cellulose
Advanced Materials Interfaces

Some recent papers authored or co-authored by Monika Österberg are:

"Spherical lignin particles: a review on their sustainability and applications", 2020, Green Chemistry
"Biobased NanomaterialsThe Role of Interfacial Interactions for Advanced Materials", 2023, Chemical Reviews
"Solvent-Resistant Lignin-Epoxy Hybrid Nanoparticles for Covalent Surface Modification and High-Strength Particulate Adhesives", 2021, ACS Nano
"Three-Dimensional Printed Cell Culture Model Based on Spherical Colloidal Lignin Particles and Cellulose Nanofibril-Alginate Hydrogel", 2020, Biomacromolecules
"Lignin-Based Porous Supraparticles for Carbon Capture", 2021, ACS Nano

Monika Österberg regularly collaborates with several co-authors, including:

Juan José Valle-Delgado
Muhammad Farooq
Erfan Kimiaei
Paula Nousiainen
Alexander Henn

Best Publications

Enzymatic hydrolysis combined with mechanical shearing and high-pressure homogenization for nanoscale cellulose fibrils and strong gels.

M. Pääkkö;Mikael Ankerfors;H. Kosonen;A. Nykänen

2277
Citations
Comparison of model surfaces for cellulose interactions: elevated pH

Evgeni Poptoshev;Archie Carambassis;Monika Österberg;Per Claesson

866
Citations
A simple process for lignin nanoparticle preparation

Miikka Lievonen;Juan José Valle-Delgado;Maija Liisa Mattinen;Eva Lena Hult

657
Citations
Nanoscale cellulose films with different crystallinities and mesostructures--their surface properties and interaction with water.

Christian Aulin;Susanna Ahola;Peter Josefsson;Takashi Nishino

478
Citations
Modelling aerosol transport and virus exposure with numerical simulations in relation to SARS-CoV-2 transmission by inhalation indoors

Ville Vuorinen;Mia Aarnio;Mikko Alava;Ville Alopaeus

460
Citations
Effect of microfibrillated cellulose and fines on the drainage of kraft pulp suspension and paper strength

Tero Taipale;Monika Österberg;Antti Nykänen;Janne Ruokolainen

449
Citations
Spherical lignin particles : a review on their sustainability and applications

Monika Österberg;Mika H. Sipponen;Mika H. Sipponen;Bruno D. Mattos;Orlando J. Rojas;Orlando J. Rojas

406
Citations
A fast method to produce strong NFC films as a platform for barrier and functional materials.

Monika Österberg;Jari Vartiainen;Jessica Lucenius;Ulla Hippi

370
Citations
Model Films from Native Cellulose Nanofibrils. Preparation, Swelling, and Surface Interactions

Susanna Ahola;J. Salmi;Leena-Sisko Johansson;Janne Laine

323
Citations
Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) brushes grafted from cellulose nanocrystals via surface-initiated single-electron transfer living radical polymerization.

Justin Orazio Zoppe;Youssef Habibi;Orlando J. Rojas;Richard A. Venditti

320
Citations
Strong, Ductile, and Waterproof Cellulose Nanofibril Composite Films with Colloidal Lignin Particles

Muhammad Farooq;Tao Zou;Guillaume Riviere;Mika H. Sipponen

317
Citations
Cellulose--model films and the fundamental approach.

Eero Kontturi;Tekla Tammelin;Monika Österberg

314
Citations
Cellulose nanofibrils - Adsorption with poly(amideamine) epichlorohydrin studied by QCM-D and application as a paper strength additive

Susanna Ahola;Monika Österberg;Janne Laine

314
Citations
Lignin for Nano‐ and Microscaled Carrier Systems: Applications, Trends, and Challenges

Mika Henrikki Sipponen;Heiko Lange;Claudia Crestini;Alexander Henn

263
Citations
Hydrophobic, Superabsorbing Aerogels from Choline Chloride-Based Deep Eutectic Solvent Pretreated and Silylated Cellulose Nanofibrils for Selective Oil Removal

Ossi Laitinen;Terhi Tuulikki Suopajärvi;Monika Österberg;Henrikki Liimatainen

234
Citations
Free radical graft copolymerization of nanofibrillated cellulose with acrylic monomers

Kuisma Littunen;Ulla Hippi;Leena Sisko Johansson;Monika Österberg

217
Citations
Enzymatic hydrolysis of native cellulose nanofibrils and other cellulose model films: effect of surface structure.

Susanna Ahola;Xavier Turon;Monika Österberg;Janne Laine

215
Citations
All-lignin approach to prepare cationic colloidal lignin particles: stabilization of durable Pickering emulsions

Mika Henrikki Sipponen;Matthew Smyth;Timo Leskinen;Leena-Sisko Johansson

185
Citations
Surface Functionalized Nanofibrillar Cellulose (NFC) Film as a Platform for Immunoassays and Diagnostics

Hannes Orelma;Ilari Filpponen;Leena Sisko Johansson;Monika Österberg

173
Citations
The behaviour of cationic NanoFibrillar Cellulose in aqueous media

Anna Olszewska;Paula Eronen;Leena-Sisko Johansson;Jani-Markus Malho

170
Citations
Surface chemistry and morphology of different mechanical pulps determined by ESCA and AFM

Krista Koljonen;Monika Österberg;Leena-Sisko Johansson;Per Stenius

169
Citations
Interactions of structurally different hemicelluloses with nanofibrillar cellulose

Paula Eronen;Monika Österberg;Susanna Heikkinen;Maija Tenkanen

169
Citations