Journal covers
Publishing a journal cover is challenging and there is a lot of competition. But if you do, it is a great way to get your research the attention it deserves. This one is published in Material Today 2021.
Visualizing science!
By visualizing your science, complex discoveries or concepts are made more accessible. Allow me to use my passion for scientific art and in detail knowledge from my PhD in chemistry to improve your next publication or grant application.
Schematic
This schematic describes the components used to prepare multifunctional aerogels. The article was one of the top 10% downloaded in Advanced Materials 2022.
Schematic
Figure 1 of a paper is often an overview. A schematic of the process is important, such as this one published in Advanced Materials 2023 showing the preparation of a MXene and CNF composite.
Schematics
A schematic should have a structured flow between different steps or parts in a process. This schematic describes the closed carbon cycle of bio-based hygiene products.
Graphical abstracts
A good graphical abstract should catch the attention of the reader. This can decide whether someone reads your paper or not. This examples is in Angewandte Chemie showing how different ions influence the strength of biofibers
Reviews
Lars Wågberg, Professor KTH
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/4
As always Tobias Benselfelt rapidly grasps the essence of the concepts to illustrate and swiftly delivers excellent drafts that are very close to final products. I can strongly recommend the services of Benselfelt SciArt.
Jowan Rostami, CEO Cellufy
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/4
Doing great research is one thing, but having illustrations from Benselfelt SciArt that so effectively visualize and communicate the research results is crucial and gives the finishing touch. Tobias' exceptional skill in scientific illustrations aside, his versatility shines through in the logos he designed for my company Cellufy, capturing the true essence of our business. The results are always beyond expectation with Tobias. I can’t recommend him enough.
Maryam Mousa, PhD student KTH
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/4
We contacted Benselfelt SciArt for cover artwork. After a short discussion with Tobias, he translated our ideas into an excellent visual piece. The illustration showed exactly what we wanted. We are very pleased with the results and highly recommend Benselfelt SciArt.
Francisco Vilaplana, Professor KTH
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/4
I was really pleased working with Tobias on different figures for a grant application. Very straight forward and easy communication, as Tobias immediately translated complex scientific concepts into very appealing artwork. I can highly recommend working with Benselfelt SciArt
Gallery
More examples of my ongoing and previous work
Schematic
Schematic describing the ice-templated formation of pores in aerogels or xerogels. Materials Today 2021.
Journal cover
Showing biodegradation of polyesters by microorganisms. RSC Polymer Chemistry 2023
Schematic
Schematic of how candle soot can be mixed with carbon nanotubes to prepare composite electrodes for sodium-ion batteries. J. Mater. Chem. A, 2022
Schematic
Describing a method to immobilize APC on nitrocellulose and activation upon shaking. This technology can be used RPA based point of care diagnostics.
Schematic
This schematic shows a procedure of preparing a material. Easy to understand and better than having a long and detailed method section.
Graphical abstract
Graphical abstract in Langmuir 2017, illustrating how atomic force microscopy and colloidal probe was used to characterize cellulose surfaces and layer-by-layer modifications of said surfaces.
Schematic
This schematic shows the RPA amplification of a target DNA inside a nitrocellulose pad with RPA reagents. This approach was a part of a point of care diagnostic device. Analytical chemistry 2021.
Journal cover
This journal cover artistically illustrate tunable anisotropic nanocellulose hydrogels.
Schematic
This schematic describes the structure and sequential LbL-assembly of a battery with a solid electrolyte of PEO and PAA. Small 2021.
Frontispiece
My first take on a cover ended up as a frontispiece which is a section cover. The cover is an artistic visualization of how nanocellulose hydrogels are suitable for biological interfaces.
Illustration
Illustration of an electronically conducting hydrogel which remain highly conducting at high swelling due to an anisotropic layered structure.
Illustration
Sequential filtration of fibrils and polymers to prepare functional membranes.