/en/listing/289826/feed News listing en /en/news/aalto-university-launches-inventors-program-to-turn-science-into-impact Mon, 26 May 2025 12:55:43 +0000 Virpi Raski 1316623 at /en The new training program in the field of chemical engineering empowers researchers to explore entrepreneurial pathways and the commercial potential of their work. Innovations Sustainability Business and economics Materials and natural resources Technology and engineering Careers Entrepreneurship Bio Materiality Entrepreneurial mindset innovations sustainable entrepreneurship careers entrepreneurship Cooperation Studies Ryhmäkuva ihmisistä, joilla on rento ja muodollinen vaatetus, otettu sisätiloissa. /en/news/wool-electronics-and-orange-peel-clothing-being-created-in-bioinnovation-center Wed, 14 May 2025 06:56:38 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1314143 at /en Doctoral researchers at Aalto University Bioinnovation Center discuss accelerating the sustainable bioeconomy, the importance of collaboration and bold entrepreneurial dreams. Materials and natural resources Research Aalto University Magazine Bioinnovation center CHEM, Doctoral Programmes tohtorikoulutus Aalto Magazine Research & Art Erilaisia tekstuurisia ja värikkäitä kangasnäytteitä, kuten valkoinen, ruskea, sininen, punainen, beige ja vihreä, aseteltuna valkoiselle pinnalle. /en/news/daniel-langerreiter-received-magnus-ehrnrooth-award-for-the-best-doctoral-dissertation-in-chemistry Thu, 08 May 2025 08:01:34 +0000 Virpi Raski 1313322 at /en The Finnish Science Society awarded distinguished researchers and high school teachers at its annual celebration. Materials and natural resources Research Studies Sustainability FinnCERES academic career awards cellulose chemical technology defences of doctoral theses nanomaterials wood refinement chemistry Awards and Recognition FinnCERES Materials Clusterin logo sekä Suomen Akatemian, Aalto-yliopiston ja VTT:n logot harmaalla taustalla. /en/news/finnish-forest-industry-is-renewing-through-academic-research-and-innovation Fri, 11 Apr 2025 06:36:27 +0000 Virpi Raski 1309080 at /en The FinnCERES Flagship is advancing long-term, high-impact research that drives innovation, economic growth, and societal development towards a sustainable bioeconomy. Sustainability Materials and natural resources Collaboration Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems FinnCERES bioeconomy biotechnics bioproducts business cooperation Cooperation Research & Art Puulastuja ja ikoneja, jotka kuvaavat rakennusosia, muovin korvaamista, multimateriaaleja, biokomposiitteja, elektroniikkaa ja kemikaaleja. /en/news/lignin-a-sustainable-solution-for-future-energy-storage Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:04:14 +0000 Virpi Raski 1307872 at /en Transforming from a fossil-based to a bio-based economy, we need alternative solutions for both fuels and biobased chemicals and materials. Lignin is a promising bio-based compound produced as a side stream in biorefineries. It has the potential to replace fossil-based chemicals and materials in resins and energy storage applications. Energy solutions battery technology biorefineries Research & Art Lasilautasella on kasa tummanruskeaa jauhetta valkoisella pinnalla. /en/news/a-flexible-biorefinery-using-machine-learning Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:14:35 +0000 Virpi Raski 1292051 at /en Biorefineries convert biomass, such as wood, annual plants or agricultural into products and energy. Research teams in Finland and Germany aim to maximize such product output for a more holistic valorization of our natural resources. The development of these new processes is often slow because they require optimization of many factors. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) can help us accelerate such a development drastically. Materials and natural resources Research Technology and engineering Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems FinnCERES bioeconomy biomass bioproducts biorefineries material research materials natural resources Research & Art A hand in a blue glove holding a spherical glass flask with a cork, containing a brown, grainy substance. /en/news/gust-komppa-award-2024-to-aalto-university Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:44:38 +0000 Virpi Raski 1271306 at /en The Komppa Prize was awarded for the best chemistry dissertation to Dr. Tech. Sofia Julin from Aalto University together with PhD Christina Jäger from the University of Helsinki. Both dissertations represent a very high scientific standard, reflecting a very broad methodological expertise. Dissertations Honoured DNA academic career awards bioproducts doctoral theses nano nanomaterials Awards and Recognition Joukko ihmisiä sisätiloissa, kaksi pitelee kukkakimppuja ja todistuksia, seisovat käytävässä.. /en/news/new-life-for-construction-waste-wood Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:02:32 +0000 Virpi Raski 1268671 at /en In Finland, almost all waste wood from construction ends up being burned, even though it could play a major role in the development of ecological growing media. New research shows that steam-treated waste wood can replace peat as a growing medium and offers promising results in plant germination and root growth. Research Sustainability Technology and engineering Bio Materiality Cooperation Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems EU funding biomass bioproducts innovations Cooperation Research & Art Studies Kuusi maaperänäytettä, joissa ituja eri kehitysvaiheissa eri maatyypeissä. /en/news/appointments-at-the-school-of-chemical-engineering Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:49:57 +0000 Virpi Raski 1253656 at /en The School of Chemical Engineering has appointed Jukka Hassinen as Development Manager and Sanna Hellstén as FinnCERES flagship Manager. Careers Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems FinnCERES Appointments Yliopiston 3D-tulostettu logo hiekkatiellä kampuksella. /en/news/what-makes-nature-restorative-aalto-university-researchers-explore-finnish-forests-and-japanese Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:46:27 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1252811 at /en Biodiversity is central to the restorative power of Finnish forests. Health and wellbeing Research landscape architecture forests Press releases Rauhallinen japanilainen puutarha, jossa on lampi, kiviä ja erilaisia ​​puita, mukaan lukien loistavaa punaista ja vihreää lehtineen. /en/news/small-reductions-to-meat-production-in-wealthier-countries-may-help-fight-climate-change-new Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:05:15 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1234451 at /en Eliminating even a small fraction of current beef production could remove three years’ worth of global fossil fuel emissions Research Sustainability carbon dioxide forests Press releases Nautakarjaa laitumella. /en/news/attractiveness-leap-of-chemical-engineering-has-been-a-unique-transformation-process Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:57:08 +0000 Virpi Raski 1219776 at /en Aalto University's recognition awards for 2024 were announced at the opening ceremony of the academic year 2024. The School of Chemical Engineering was recognised for its attractiveness work and exceptional achievements in research. Studies Technology and engineering Aalto University professors CHEM, Bachelor’s Programmes CHEM, Master's Programmes School of Chemical Engineering bioproducts chemical engineering marketing Awards and Recognition Studies Students in front of the School /en/news/a-new-eco-friendly-method-to-modify-cellulose-for-sustainable-materials Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:45:41 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1219771 at /en Researchers at Aalto University have developed a method to modify cellulose, reducing toxic solvent use by over ten times compared to traditional methods. This innovation has potential applications in eco-friendly nanocomposites, cellulose-based membranes, and biomedical devices, supporting sustainable material development. Materials and natural resources Technology and engineering Research Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems School of Chemical Engineering cellulose Press releases Research & Art A new eco-friendly method to modify cellulose for sustainable materials /en/news/bio-based-opacifiers-offer-solutions-to-cleaner-environment Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:37:58 +0000 Virpi Raski 1213776 at /en The CELLIGHT project, backed by approx. €1.3 million in funding from Business Finland, aims to develop cellulose-based alternatives to titanium dioxide (TiO2 ), a widely used whitener in paints, cosmetics, and coatings. Materials and natural resources Research Collaboration Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems bioeconomy chemical engineering cellulose cellulose technology Research & Art Aaltocell Excellence /en/news/the-butterfly-effect-bending-and-turning-artificial-muscles-with-light Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:56:13 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1197271 at /en In the future, the innovation could be used in for example the development of smart textiles, soft robotics and medicine. Materials and natural resources Research Multifunctional Materials Design polymertechnology textiles Press releases Tekstiiliperhonen, jonka siipiin on punottu valoon reagoivia säikeitä. /en/news/threads-of-tomorrow-textiles-that-react-to-light-and-heat Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:59:34 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1185656 at /en A joint Nordic project is developing light- and heat-reactive textiles. In the future, curtains will regulate room temperature, clothing will help monitor blood pressure, and cotton will clean itself in sunlight. Materials and natural resources Aalto University Magazine Department of Chemistry and Materials Science Multifunctional Materials Design textiles Aalto Magazine Research & Art Jaana Vapaavuori ja Anne Louise Bang kuvattuna kirkkaanvihreän tiiliseinän edessä. /en/news/sesilja-aranko-has-been-appointed-assistant-professor-at-the-department-of-bioproducts-and Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:32:53 +0000 Virpi Raski 1180276 at /en Ph. D. Sesilja Aranko has been appointed four-year (second term) fixed term Assistant Professor position at the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems as of 1 September 2024. The field of the professorship is Cellular Engineering. Careers Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Appointments Sesilja /en/news/living-breathing-buildings-bio-foams-could-transform-the-way-we-build Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:17:33 +0000 Gavin Pugh 1125381 at /en Could an autonomously “breathing” foam that’s ninety percent air be a sustainable alternative to concrete, steel and glass in construction? A team led by researchers from Finland is set to prove it can.  Innovations Sustainability Research Collaboration Bio Materiality EU funding FinnCERES algorithms energy physics mathematics construction robots Press releases Researcher Juha Koivisto holds up a piece of the bio foam material. /en/news/compostable-wood-foam-replaces-plastic-in-shoe-insoles Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:01:34 +0000 Minna Tiainen 1108796 at /en Aalto University students develop prototype of durable wood-based insole – Finnish shoe company starts testing material on users this autumn Innovations FinnCERES Product Development Project (PdP) Press releases Research & Art Studies pohjallinen pdp-gaalassa /en/news/professor-maarit-salolainen-multidisciplinary-cooperation-is-the-key-to-solving-sustainability Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:20:34 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1107676 at /en Professor of Textile Design Maarit Salolainen wants to see closer cooperation not only between research in different fields but also between the university, the industry and resellers to bring about change. Careers Design Research Teaching Department of Design textiles Appointments University Nainen mustassa asussa nojaa vaaleaa seinää vasten