/en/listing/50681/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/chemical-engineering-student-karya-korukcu-i-got-the-chance-to-join-a-project-developing-glucose Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:00:48 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1341279 at /en Karya Körükcü is making the most of her studies in Bioproduct Engineering at Aalto University. She dreams of an academic career in the fascinating world of chemistry. Studies Henkilö, joka pitää mukia, seisoo Aalto-yliopiston Kemian tekniikan korkeakoulun rakennuksen edessä. /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/scientific-computing-skills-a-new-umbrella-course-for-all-researchers Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:02:17 +0000 Enrico Glerean 1333651 at /en Today, computing skills are essential not only in academic research but also across industries. Take part in hands-on trainings provided by Aalto Scientific Computing and by partner organisations such as CodeRefinery and CSC IT Center for Science. Research & Art Studies Aalto Scientific Computing /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/researchers-create-gel-that-can-self-heal-like-human-skin Fri, 07 Mar 2025 07:26:05 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1304619 at /en Until now, artificial gels have either managed to replicate this high stiffness or natural skin’s self-healing properties, but not both. Now, a team of researchers from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth are the first to develop a hydrogel with a unique structure that overcomes earlier limitations, opening the door to applications such as drug delivery, wound healing, soft robotics sensors and artificial skin. Press releases Artistic representation of hydrogels in a mobius-ring formed through self-healing by Margot Lepetit, Aalto University. /en/news/online-course-on-wood-mechanics-starts-2422025 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:41:35 +0000 Kristiina Lillqvist 1300381 at /en Learn 100% online about the engineering potential of wood as a complex natural material. Studies Photo showing four parallel wood tensile testing set-ups across the grain /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. Research & Art A hand in a blue glove holding a spherical glass flask with a cork, containing a brown, grainy substance. /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/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. Appointments Yliopiston 3D-tulostettu logo hiekkatiellä kampuksella. /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. 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. Research & Art Aaltocell Excellence /en/news/aalto-distinguished-professor-tapani-vuorinen-only-through-collaboration-can-we-achieve-greater Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:14:53 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1187671 at /en Tapani Vuorinen, professor of forest products chemistry at the School of Chemical Engineering, was appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor at the opening of the academic year on 3 September. Awards and Recognition Cooperation Research & Art Tapani Vuorinen in a black suit, facing camera in front of large windows. /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. Appointments Sesilja /en/news/doctoral-research-seeks-textile-dyes-from-nature-and-bioproduction-side-streams Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:26:55 +0000 Elli Käpylä 1101211 at /en Aalto University and the Natural Resources Institute Finland are developing bio-based textile dyes. Cooperation Senni Heimala /en/news/improved-wood Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:01:29 +0000 Anniina Reponen 1105661 at /en Finland is known for its wood. The Wood Material Science research group, led by Lauri Rautkari, is, as its name suggests, focused on wood, which is perhaps more interesting now than ever. Research & Art �ʳܳܳ����ٱ�������������پ�����-�ٳٰܳ쾱���ܲ������ä /en/news/natural-luxury-wooden-crystals-make-fashion-shine Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:54:19 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1058536 at /en Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment Wooden crystals on black surface /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