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Aalto University launches Inventors program to turn science into impact
The new training program in the field of chemical engineering empowers researchers to explore entrepreneurial pathways and the commercial potential of their work.
Wool electronics and orange peel clothing being created in Bioinnovation Center
Doctoral researchers at Aalto University Bioinnovation Center discuss accelerating the sustainable bioeconomy, the importance of collaboration and bold entrepreneurial dreams.
Daniel Langerreiter received Magnus Ehrnrooth award for the best doctoral dissertation in chemistry
The Finnish Science Society awarded distinguished researchers and high school teachers at its annual celebration.
Finnish forest industry is renewing through academic research and innovation
The FinnCERES Flagship is advancing long-term, high-impact research that drives innovation, economic growth, and societal development towards a sustainable bioeconomy.
Lignin: A Sustainable Solution for Future Energy Storage
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.
A Flexible Biorefinery using Machine Learning
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.
Gust. Komppa Award 2024 91青青草 University
The Komppa Prize was awarded for the best chemistry dissertation to Dr. Tech. Sofia Julin from Aalto University together with PhD Christina J盲ger from the University of Helsinki. Both dissertations represent a very high scientific standard, reflecting a very broad methodological expertise.
New life for construction waste wood
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.
Appointments at the School of Chemical Engineering
The School of Chemical Engineering has appointed Jukka Hassinen as Development Manager and Sanna Hellst茅n as FinnCERES flagship Manager.
What makes nature restorative? Aalto University researchers explore Finnish forests and Japanese gardens
Biodiversity is central to the restorative power of Finnish forests.
Small reductions to meat production in wealthier countries may help fight climate change, new analysis concludes
Eliminating even a small fraction of current beef production could remove three years鈥 worth of global fossil fuel emissions
Attractiveness leap of chemical engineering has been a unique transformation process
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.
A new eco-friendly method to modify cellulose for sustainable materials
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.
Bio-based opacifiers offer solutions to cleaner environment
The CELLIGHT project, backed by approx. 鈧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.
The butterfly effect 鈥 bending and turning artificial muscles with light
In the future, the innovation could be used in for example the development of smart textiles, soft robotics and medicine.
Threads of tomorrow 鈥 textiles that react to light and heat
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.
Sesilja Aranko has been appointed Assistant Professor at the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems
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.
Living, breathing buildings: Bio foams could transform the way we build
Could an autonomously 鈥渂reathing鈥 foam that鈥檚 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.聽
Compostable wood foam replaces plastic in shoe insoles
Aalto University students develop prototype of durable wood-based insole 鈥 Finnish shoe company starts testing material on users this autumn
Professor Maarit Salolainen: 鈥楳ultidisciplinary cooperation is the key to solving sustainability issues in the textile field鈥
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.
