/en/listing/1132471/feed News listing en /en/news/giiguulen-enkhsaikhan-more-sustainable-textiles-with-hemicellulose Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:14:46 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1345459 at /en Aalto University's doctoral researcher's presentation of hemicellulose won the third prize in the Marcus Wallenberg Young Researchers’ Challenge event in November Research & Art Väitöskirjatutkija Giiguulen Enkhsaikhan laboratorioympäristössä /en/news/keys-to-growth-a-new-era-of-game-changers-in-the-forest-industry Sun, 23 Nov 2025 09:53:30 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1343103 at /en Wood can be shaped into almost anything in the hands of researchers, but transforming the forest industry also requires risk-taking and fresh thinking. That’s why experts say now is an incredible time to study the field. Research & Art Erilaisia pyöreitä näytteitä valkoisilla korteilla, kuten vihreä, keltainen ja beige, vihreiden lehtien oksa. /en/news/accelerating-the-sustainable-development-and-commercialization-of-bio-innovations Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:18:15 +0000 Elli Käpylä 1341153 at /en Aalto University and industrial partners are developing new methods and tools to help identify technological risks and bottlenecks—and to integrate sustainability into the development process from the beginning. Cooperation Research & Art Luana Dessbesell /en/news/researchers-unlock-a-stronger-greener-way-to-bond-wood-finnish-pulp-fiber-could-be-used-to-bond-wood Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:35:53 +0000 Virpi Raski 1336018 at /en Researchers at Aalto University have developed a groundbreaking wood bonding method using primarily pulp fibers from Finnish forestry. The resulting bonding interface is twice as strong as natural wood while highly resistant to water. This breakthrough could transform sustainable construction by reducing reliance on petroleum-based adhesives. Press releases Research & Art Lähikuva kädestä, joka pitää pientä puukuutiota, jossa on vinoviivoja ja lovi keskellä, vaaleaa taustaa vasten. /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. Cooperation Research & Art Puulastuja ja ikoneja, jotka kuvaavat rakennusosia, muovin korvaamista, multimateriaaleja, biokomposiitteja, elektroniikkaa ja kemikaaleja. /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. Cooperation Research & Art Studies Kuusi maaperänäytettä, joissa ituja eri kehitysvaiheissa eri maatyypeissä. /en/news/upm-supports-aalto-universitys-pulp-research-and-education Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:03:05 +0000 Virpi Raski 1034461 at /en High quality research enables high quality education Cooperation Research & Art Biotuotekeskuksen avajaiset /en/news/brighter-together-designing-sustainable-technologies-to-create-electronic-devices Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:12:22 +0000 Anniina Reponen 1015161 at /en An article about an Aalto research project focusing on light-emitting electrochemical cells has been published in Chemical Science. Research & Art Photoactive Organic Materials research group /en/news/funding-to-research-project-focusing-on-biotechnological-co2-valorization Tue, 16 Jan 2024 07:00:02 +0000 Anniina Reponen 991601 at /en Professor Silvan Scheller and Professor Paula Jouhten from the School of Chemical Engineering have received 1 081 000 euro funding from the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation. Research & Art Professor Paula Jouhten and Professor Silvan Scheller /en/news/unlocking-the-mysteries-of-super-black-materials-a-novel-wood-based-solution Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:22:33 +0000 Virpi Raski 978296 at /en FinnCERES, black, carbon. There are certain phenomena that continue to captivate the minds of scientists, artists, and the general public alike. One such phenomenon is the enigmatic world of super black materials. Research & Art Mustaa puuta /en/news/luana-dessbesell-aims-to-translate-bioproducts-research-into-commercial-success Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:16:49 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 973866 at /en Professor Luana Dessbesell works on bridging the gap between academia and industry. Her research group Sustainable Bioproducts Innovation is a multidisciplinary group of people who seek to support the development and commercialization of new forest-based innovations. Research & Art Professor Dessbesell in a lab, wearing a green jacket /en/news/aalto-university-and-paakaupunkiseudun-kierratyskeskus-oy-explored-new-ways-to-recycle-discarded Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:59:41 +0000 Virpi Raski 967286 at /en What should we do with discarded books which paper quality and ink composition vary greatly? The study showed that processing discarded books into textiles is possible, but it turned out to be costly with its own environmental impact. Research & Art Presenting books into textiles fibres -project /en/news/transparent-wood-based-coating-doesnt-fog-up Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:29:57 +0000 Virpi Raski 958556 at /en Coatings made from a wood by-product can keep our glasses and windshields clear Press releases Research & Art Värikkäitä ja läpinäkyviä pinnoitenäytteitä puupölkyn päällä. /en/news/completing-a-doctoral-degree-alongside-work-the-thesis-opened-the-doors-to-the-product-and Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:33:33 +0000 Virpi Raski 957731 at /en Karita Kinnunen-Raudaskoski and Jani Lehmonen have both graduated as doctors of chemical engineering from Aalto University and for them, writing a doctoral thesis alongside regular work meant long hours but was also highly rewarding. Research & Art Studies Karita ja Jani /en/news/considerable-novo-nordisk-funding-for-researcher-sesilja-aranko Mon, 15 May 2023 12:39:55 +0000 Virpi Raski 909606 at /en Staff Scientist Sesilja Aranko has been awarded the highly competed Emerging Investigator 2023 Grant from Novo Nordisk Foundation for a research project focusing on post-translational modifications in protein-based biomaterials. The grant awarded is 10 million DKK (approx. 1.34M€) for a five-year period. Research & Art Sesilja Aranko. /en/news/nobody-can-make-it-alone-in-the-circular-economy-how-can-indicators-solve-the-challenges-of-the Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:13:49 +0000 Virpi Raski 836976 at /en The efficient use and exchange of information are considered fundamental aspects for the prosperity of ecosystems, being them natural or industrial. Consequently, data sharing becomes a requisite for successful circular economy models since, by definition, they require the collaborative interaction of various actors throughout the value chain of materials and products. However, there are significant data gaps that currently prevent the implementation of circular economy in practice. Research & Art Battery /en/news/marcus-wallenberg-prize-to-professor-herbert-sixta-for-the-development-of-sustainable-wood Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:10:43 +0000 Virpi Raski 603321 at /en The 2022 Marcus Wallenberg Prize is awarded to Professor Herbert Sixta and Professor Ilkka Kilpeläinen for the development and use of novel ionic liquids to process wood biomass into high-performance textile fibres. Cooperation Awards and Recognition Research & Art Prize winners /en/news/eco-glue-can-replace-harmful-adhesives-in-wood-construction Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:19:27 +0000 Virpi Raski 713256 at /en A fast and energy-efficient manufacturing process results in a strong, non-toxic and fire-resistant adhesive—and a great opportunity for the Finnish bioeconomy. Research & Art A piece of wood panel containing eco glue /en/news/alumna-of-the-year-2021-reetta-kaila-has-built-a-career-that-lives-up-to-her-values Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:25:40 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 474731 at /en Reetta Kaila, D.Sc. (Tech.), has been selected as the Alumna of the Year 2021 of the School of Chemical Engineering. Kaila, who is the Director of Sustainable Fuels and Environment at Wärtsilä Energy, is on a mission to reduce emissions and create a sustainable society. Awards and Recognition Research & Art University A portrait of Reetta Kaila from Wärtsilä looking off-camera /en/news/jenni-haukios-independence-day-gown-sets-the-stage-for-finlands-next-100-years Mon, 03 Dec 2018 06:46:19 +0000 Anonymous 75371 at /en Designed by Aalto students Emma Saarnio and Helmi Liikanen, the dress evokes nature with exquisite materiality and minimalist lines Press releases Research & Art Emma Saarnio ja Helmi Liikanen